Latest updates posted 6/14/25:

Hello paddlers, volunteers, fans, family members, supporters, vendors, and sponsors:

Per the City of Champlin there is no current threat to the general public and no shelter-in-place for Champlin. All Minnesota Paddling Opener events will continue as planned. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. 

We were horrified to learn of the tragic shooting of two politicians here in Minnesota this morning and our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected. 

If you have any questions please respond to this email or text or call the race hotline at 507.400.0669

Warmly,

Scott Miller and Todd Foster

Race Directors

Previous updates:

If you signed up to take the shuttle click here for the details.

If you are parking at the finish line, or anyone is meeting you there, please see updated parking information at the bottom of this page.

If you are paddling as part of a team and you want to do live tracking on a phone you will need to log-in to the webscorer app using the username and password of whoever registered your team for the race.

Previous update:

Text or call the Race Hotline at anytime with questions (also for emergencies during the race)

507.400.0669

We recommend all participants save this number in their phone

Hello MR 20 Participants,

Thanks for signing up for the 4th Annual Mississippi River 20 Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race!

We can’t wait to see you on June 15 at the Norin Landing/Kadler Ave. Ramp in Otsego. This update includes everything you need to know—please read it carefully

Quick Checklist

• Sign the waiver if you haven’t yet.

• Purchase stickers to put on your boat (details in the Paddler’s Guide). You can find your boat number (and see who else is registered) on the Confirmation List. 

• Read: Paddler’s Guide | Race Rules | Race Overview

• Download the Webscorer app for live tracking (see below for more info)

• Follow us: Facebook Page and join our community group.

Race Check-In

When: Sunday, June 15th, 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Where: Norin Landing/Kadler Ave. Ramp in Otsego, MN
Required Safety Meeting: 9:15 AM

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Great River Energy, and all our amazing partners who make this event possible.

Volunteer!

We need volunteers for the MR 145 Friday night, Saturday, and for all the races at the Champlin finish line.  Email us: info@twopaddles.org.

Live Tracking

Live GPS tracking is via Webscorer—recommended but not required.
Instructions:

1. Install Webscorer app and log in with your race registration email. Do this now so it will know your username and password; otherwise you’ll have to remember those things on race day.

2. On race day, anytime before the race starts (i.e. 15 minutes before, or an hour; your choice) go to “GPS self-tracking” > “My Upcoming GPS Races” > “Mississippi River 20” > Start GPS tracking. If you are asked if it’s OK for the app to run in the background you must choose to allow it to run in order for it to work.

3. Keep your phone charged, dry, and in the boat. It pings your location every 5 minutes (when signal is available). You can turn the screen off but do not turn the phone off or put it in airplane mode. You can click out of the app but do not close out of it (by swiping it up for example). The phones “cellular data” setting must be kept on.

4. Friends, family, and support crew can follow along on this page where they can see either the ‘latest location of all racers’ or, by choosing ‘selected racer progress’ they can see your specific time stamps and track. At this page people can see your split times at various checkpoints by clicking on 2025 Mississippi River 20 Race–GPS Timed (won’t be available until someone gets to the first checkpoint)

Disclaimer: neither GPS tracking nor split times will be used to determine your official finish time. We record finish times manually. All GPS tracking and split time info is for personal use only and is subject to errors including dropped cell phone coverage, loss of power to the phone, wet phone, etc. 

Post-Paddle Party at Finish Line

This year’s celebration is right at the finish line in Mississippi Point Park, Champlin—live music by Uncle Kenny, sponsor booths, and cheering for finishers! Bring chairs or blankets. Enjoy the rides and food at the adjacent Father Hennepin Festival.

Parking for the Party in Champlin

Park in the Mississippi Crossings lots just uphill from the park.
Note: West River Road (south entrance) is closed—access parking via Miller Road off Hwy 169 then walk down to Mississippi Point Park. See map and directions at bottom of this webpage.

Questions?

Email us at info@twopaddles.org

See you on the water!
Scott Miller & Todd Foster
Race Directors