Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities

This event starts at Gladwin's North Park and end at Gladwin City Park following the path of the Trail of Two Cities. All are welcome to this kickoff event! At the end of this 1 mile fun run/walk there will be local vendor and organization booths, concessions, activities and crafts, and an educational session hosted by local conservation organizations.

This event will start at Gladwin's North Park and end at Gladwin City Park following the Cedar River parallel to Trail of Two Cities. Limited number of kayaks will be available for rent. You're welcome to bring your own kayak or canoe! Youth are welcome but must be with an adult.
At the end of this 1 mile fun run/walk there will be local vendor and organization booths, concessions, activities and crafts, and an educational session hosted by local conservation organizations.

This casual kayak/canoe float will mark the end of Day 1 of the River Race of Two Cities Weekend. Starting at Gladwin City Park, participants will float about 1.5 miles down the Cedar River until ending at the Ridley Trailhead. Volunteers will be present to ensure safety and to pass out glowsticks to light up the Cedar after sunset. Limited number of kayaks will be available for rent. You're welcome to bring your own kayak or canoe! Youth are welcome but must be with an adult.

This is the mainstage event of the festival! Registration sign-in begins at 7:30am at Gladwin City Park. Tandem heats begin at 9am, solo heats begin at 10am.
This is not a wide-open river race, the Cedar River is a woodland river and a technical but obstruction-free race route should be expected. There will be aid/spectator stations positioned along the route for racer safety. Divisions will be further split by age, gender, and paddling experience with winners in each category.
The race will end at the second festival hub, Beaverton's Ross Lake Park, roughly 12.5 river miles south. When you cross that finish line the party at Ross Lake will be waiting for you. Celebrate your adventure down the Cedar with food, music, the Beaverton Farmers Market, activities, and more!

This is the mainstage event of the festival! Registration sign-in begins at 7:30am at Gladwin City Park. Tandem heats begin at 9am, solo heats begin at 10am.
This is not a wide-open river race, the Cedar River is a woodland river and a technical but obstruction-free race route should be expected. There will be aid/spectator stations positioned along the route for racer safety. Divisions will be further split by age, gender, and paddling experience with winners in each category.
The race will end at the second festival hub, Beaverton's Ross Lake Park, roughly 12.5 river miles south. When you cross that finish line the party at Ross Lake will be waiting for you. Celebrate your adventure down the Cedar with food, music, the Beaverton Farmers Market, activities, and more!

Not everyone is a marathon paddler, some of us like to go out fast and beat the clock! The Ross Lake Sprints are exactly that! Starting and finishing at Ross Lake Park in Beaverton, this 0.5 mile out-and-back race will be performed in small heats to provide that competitive edge and test your paddling skills! Divisions will be further split by age, gender, and paddling experience with winners in each category.