CR 17 Overview

This race is unique—our only event on TWO rivers, and our only event on SATURDAY. Paddle 9 miles on the intimate Crow River then 8 miles on the Mississippi to the finish.

CR 17 Float: Relaxed and untimed. $65 per person

CR 17 Tour: Untimed, with t-shirt* and finisher medal included. $75 per person.

CR 17 Race: Timed and competitive, with t-shirt*, finisher medal and trophies for the top 3 finishers in each division. $85 per person.

All prices go up $15 on April 15th and again on May 16th.

*Must register by May 15th to get a t-shirt

• Full refunds available through April 15 at 11:59 PM

• No refunds after April 15 for any reason

We are excited to partner with Three Rivers Park District for this event, which starts at noon at beautiful Crow-Hassan Park Reserve. Participants have until 6:00 PM to reach the finish at Peninsula Point Park in Anoka.

Participants must be comfortable with being amongst free roaming dogs at the off-leash dog park at the start of this event. Directions here.

Solo paddlers, tandems, and teams are welcome. Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and all human-powered boats are allowed. Use your own or rental options available when you register.

Why People Love the CR 17

• An event that’s challenging but approachable

• Scenic paddling past islands, wooded banks, and river towns

• A well-mapped course on the Minnesota DNR’s Crow River Water Trailand Mississippi Water Trail

• Paddle past Rogers, St. Michael, Dayton, Ramsey, Champlin and into Anoka

Divisions & Event Format

• Race: Solo (men/women), Tandem (men/women/mixed), SUP, Team

• Tour and Float: Focus on completing the course within the time limit rather than racing

Key Times & Logistics

• Boats can be dropped off starting at 9am

• Check-in: starts at 10:45 AM on Saturday, June 12th, 2027

• Mandatory pre-event meeting: 11:15 AM

• Float, Tour & Race start: 12:00 PM

• Finish Deadline: 6:00 PM

Optional shuttle service is available from Peninsula Point Park in Anoka. See the Paddler’s Guide for details.

Support crews are allowed, and paddlers may stop anywhere along the route if desired.

Post Paddle Party

Celebrate your finish at the Post Paddle Party, held 12:00–5:00 PM at Peninsula Point Park in Anoka.

Open to everyone, whether you paddled or not:

• Live music & food trucks!

• River-related nonprofits and paddling exhibitors

• Front-row views of paddlers finishing the MR 12 and other events

Before You Paddle

All participants are required to read:

• Event Rules

• Paddler’s Guide