New update on 5/23/26:

We will be accepting food items (non-expired, non-perishable), new and gently used clothing (clean, damage free and in-season) and/or monetary donations for the Anoka County Brotherhood Council Food Shelf.

Join us for the Post Paddle Party noon-5pm on Sunday June 14th—….behold our new map! (Be sure to read previous important updates below)

Latest updates posted 5/13/26:

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

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

612.548.1628

We recommend all participants save this number in their phone

Hello MR 20 Participants,

Thanks for signing up for the 5th Annual Mississippi River 20 Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race!

We can’t wait to see you on June 14 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 and read up about live tracking in the Paddler’s Guide
Follow us :Facebook Page and join our community group.

Race Check-In

When: Sunday, June 14th, 8:45 AM–9:15 AM
Where: Norin Landing/Kadler Ave. ramp, Otsego
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 Anoka finish line. Email us: info@twopaddles.org.

Post-Paddle Party at Finish Line

This year’s celebration is right at the finish line in Peninsula Point Park in Anoka—live music by Lindula Brothers, sponsor booths, cheering for finishers and a wood-fire pizza food truck/bus

Questions?

Email us at info@twopaddles.org

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

Directions and Parking for the Post Paddle Party in Anoka

Take Hwy 169 and turn east on S. Ferry Road just north of the Mississippi River (by the #2 in the picture at left).

The best parking is at Peninsula Point Park (the #1). If that is full, park at the #2 lot at the and walk 7minutes down the red line path (on the road) to get to the park. If lot #2 is full, park in the #3 free City of Anoka public ramp and follow the blue and red lines 14 minutes on foot to get to the park.

Feel free to drive down to the park and drop people off before parking in lots 2 or 3.