Upcoming Events
Kayak & Raft The Youghiogheny River (Class III), Ohiopyle, PA (TRR - Fort Belvoir Chapter Event
"Join TRR - Fort Belvoir Chapter for a weekend of paddling and camping on the glorious Youghiogheny River. This is a combined trip with TRR Ft Belvoir and Wilderness Kids Alexandria. WKA will be out Thursday 19 to Monday 23 June. TRR will be supporting paddling and meals on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June. You can come early and stay late, but you may need to keep yourselves occupied...and fed.
Kayakers and Rafters welcome!
There are a ton of other options for you including, hiking, mountain biking, the Frank Lloyd Wright houses Kentucky Knob and the iconic Falling Water (get your tickets early!!)
Schedule: We will be running group the Lower Yough and Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June. We will shoot for 0800 breakfast, 1000 leave camp, put in and safety talk at 1100 and put on by 1130. Always hoping to take out before dark.
Food: TRR will be providing breakfast and dinner together with lunch on the river Saturday and breakfast and river lunch on Sunday. Cost is 15 for breakfast, 5 for lunch, and 15 for dinner.
Infrastructure: We will be at a group campsite at Paddlers Lane. Showers, toilets, and running water are available. We are limited to 25 campers.
Registration will open shortly and close Friday June 13th at Noon.
More information will be provided as we near the event.
-SYOTR!!!
(All details are subject to change due to participation, weather, river level, a weird feeling, or the whimsy of Duff)”
Email william.duffy@teamriverrunner.org for more info and to register!
4th of July on the New River w/ TRR - Fort Belvoir Chapter (Mid-Atlantic Regional Event)
We plan to support and paddle with TRR-Fort Belvoir & other Mid-Atlantic Chapters at their 2nd Regional Event of the year! It is going to be a great time!
“Come celebrate the 4th of July with Team River Runner, friends and family!
All are welcome on this trip.
There will be multiple trip options per day: rafting, kayaking, or paddling inflatable kayaks (IKs/duckies). The Upper New is a milder and scenic option, great for beginners, families, and children 6+ (with prior approval).
Looking for more adrenaline? The Lower New has several Class IV rapids and is for more experienced and adventurous paddlers. Children 12+ may join us in rafts with prior approval.
All participants must have the ability to swim. Minors must be accompanied by adults. Children from 6+ may accompany us on the Upper New. Children 12+, after a conversation with the parents/guardians, may be able to accompany us on the Lower New. [Specific trip details like the number of raft seats for the Upper and Lower will be provided as we approach the trip date.]”
43rd Great Rappahannock Whitewater Kayak & Canoe Race
TRR-FXBG is sponsoring the race & we are leading the safety boater team! Join us for a fun local event, proceeds benefit the FXBG Fire Department!
Event Details:
”Join us for the 43rd Annual Great Rappahannock Whitewater Kayak & Canoe Race to be held on the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia! This family-friendly race features events for everyone!
Choose from a 5-mile downriver race or a 1-mile sprint! With assistance from our free river shuttle service, you have the opportunity to compete in multiple races or categories including canoe, kayak, tandem canoe/kayak, or SUP! We feature categories for both recreational paddlers and expert racers. *Helmets are required for all racers.
Registration Costs:
First race: $25
Additional races: $10
Limited Edition T-Shirt: $20
Participants may race in up to two downriver (5-miles) races and two sprint (1-mile) races during the event, for a total of up to 4 races.
The downriver (5-mile) portion of the race begins at 9 AM from the Mott’s Run public boat launch on River Road. The last downriver race boat will launch at 11 AM.
The shuttle service is free and will start from Old Mill Park beginning at 8 AM (they’ll go to Mott’s Boat Launch so that when you’re done with the race, you’ll be near your car).
The sprint (1-mile) portion of the race begins at 1 PM from the riverside launch point (marked by a banner that says “Do not put first responders at risk: wear your life jacket”). It’s nearest address is 3210 Fall Hill Avenue. There will be a pop up tent and several people standing at the river side, so it should be easy to identify. The last sprint boat will launch at 2:15 PM.
The awards ceremony will be held at Old Mill Park around 3 PM.”
Whitewater Wednesday Paddle Session
Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM at Old Mill Park, as long as water levels and weather permit (**There will NOT be a session on 6/25**). We’ll be shuttling up to run the 1-mile fall line rapids. Come join us for weekly paddling fun and skill building! Please RSVP and let us know if you need to reserve equipment - austin.berry@teamriverrunner.org.
Stonycreek Rendezvous - TRR Mid-Atlantic Regional Event
Join Team River Runner Mid-Atlantic Region for a weekend of whitewater paddling on the beautiful Stonycreek River (Class III) near Johnstown, PA.
-The plan is to arrive Thursday (15th) afternoon/evening and depart Sunday afternoon.
-We'll be camping festival style at Greenhouse Park, you can bring campers, RV's, or tents.
-TRR will pay for admission and camping fees for Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
-TRR will be providing food and drink Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; we have a pavilion for common area.
-We have kayaks, inflatable kayaks, and rafts (with guides) available for participants.
-There are dam releases on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
-The water is always cold, so immersion gear is required, we have a very limited number of drysuits available for participant use.
-This event will have lots of people, loud music, and possibly rogue fireworks, take that into consideration if this is your first time attending the Rendezvous.
Event Details:
https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/rendezvous/
The Stonycreek Rendezvous is an annual whitewater festival hosted by the Benscreek Canoe Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The event is held at Greenhouse Park, Pennsylvania’s first man-made whitewater park, held over three days in May. During the three days of the event, there is live music, food and gear vendors, a whitewater rodeo, downriver race, and daily whitewater releases into the Stonycreek from the Quemahoning Dam.
Location: Greenhouse Park
Green House Rd. Johnstown, PA 15905
Admission: $10 Per Person for the entire weekend. (TRR will cover admission for Service Members and Veterans)
Food: Food will be provided by Team River Runner Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, there is also food available on site from a variety of vendors.
Camping Information:
Camping is available at Green House Park. This is traditional camping with no electric or water hookups. Fires are allowed in the fire pits provided around the field. Please limit fires to the “official” fire pits. And help our volunteers manage garbage, if a garbage bag is near full, take it to a dumpster and ask us for a new one. There are many families with kids and campers with dogs at the festival, please drive carefully. Also, the camping area is relatively close to people’s homes, please lower the noise after 11 PM. Note: Greenhouse Park is not open for camping except for special events. Camping is available at Quemahoning Reservoir Recreation Area , Stonycreek Launch (814 242-8219; 2869 Seanor Rd, Hollsopple; this is the closest camping), Camp Harmony (which has both Cabins and Tent & RV Camping), Nanty-Glo Park and at Duman Park. Quemahoning Recreation Area and Stonycreek Launch may fill early, call ASAP if you want to camp there.
Fee: $15 per person Friday – 5PM Sunday (additional $5 per person for Thursday night). There is an additional $20 fee for large campers / RVs (single charge, not per person). (TRR will cover camping fees for Service Members and Veterans)
Water: Drinking water is available on site via two water pumps.
Fires: Firewood will be available on site through the Boy Scouts for $3 per bundle, but it is always a good bet to bring some extra from home just to be safe. Please don’t waste firewood with bonfires.
Bathrooms: Port-o-Johns with hand washing stations will be available throughout the festival.
Showers: There are no showers available.
Other than the rapid named “Showers” at the canyon put-in, you are going to go au natural for the weekend aside from any unintended “swims” during your paddling adventures.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Please be sure to pick up after your furry four-legged friends.
All camp sites must be cleaned up and vacated by 5PM Sunday. Vehicles may be parked in designated parking areas, but no vehicles may be parked overnight.
North Branch Potomac Whitewater Weekend
Join Team River Runner Fredericksburg VA for a weekend of whitewater paddling on the beautiful North Branch Potomac River (Class II-III) near Keyser, WV. We're hosting a fun, beginner/intermediate trip from Friday, April 11th to Sunday, April 13th. The plan is to arrive Friday afternoon/evening and depart Sunday afternoon.
We'll be staying in rustic cabins right at the put-in at Barnum Whitewater Area, with two cabins reserved (one for women, one for men). The women’s cabin is a little less rustic, with 3 beds, while the men’s cabin has 3 bunk beds. Both cabins have space for air mattresses if needed. First-come, first-served tent sites are also available, and we can reserve more cabins if necessary. (There are other hotel/lodging options in the area as well).
This trip is perfect for kayaks, inflatable kayaks, shredders, and rafts. There are dam releases on both Saturday and Sunday. The water is always cold, so immersion gear is required, but don’t worry—TRR Fredericksburg has dry suits, kayaks, inflatable kayaks, and rafts available for participants.
Cherry Blossom Paddle W/ TRR Southern MD Chapter
We're teaming up with the TRR Southern Maryland chapter for a scenic flatwater paddle to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms along the Potomac River. We'll meet at Gravelly Point Boat Ramp in Arlington, VA, and launch for a short paddle upstream whilst taking in the cherry blossoms, then head back to the ramp.
Feel free to bring your own kayak, but please note- whitewater kayaks are not recommended as you will have trouble keeping up. We do have TRR flatwater kayaks available for use at the Fredericksburg and Southern Maryland chapters; signup under the "Participant needs kayak" section at the sign up link
Immersion gear is required due to the cold water temperatures. A very limited number of chapter drysuits are available for use, if you need one please reach out to Austin Berry directly austin.berry@teamriverrunner.org so he can reserve it for you.
Pool Session
Active duty, Veterans, and their families come out to practice your kayak skills or learn about kayaking, SUP, inflatable kayaks. For our disabled veterans we will work with you to modify equipment/kayaks. Come meet some great people!
If you are a kayaker, but are not a veteran and want to come practice during our pool time we ask for a donation of $10.00 to TRR Fredericksburg to help support pool costs.
If you are new to the sport please reach out so we can talk with you first for information to have proper equipment and for general questions.
Please fill out your 2025 waiver if you have not already:
Pool Session
Active duty, Veterans, and their families come out to practice your kayak skills or learn about kayaking, SUP, inflatable kayaks. For our disabled veterans we will work with you to modify equipment/kayaks. Come meet some great people!
If you are a kayaker, but are not a veteran and want to come practice during our pool time we ask for a donation of $10.00 to TRR Fredericksburg to help support pool costs.
If you are new to the sport please reach out so we can talk with you first for information to have proper equipment and for general questions.
Please fill out your 2025 waiver if you have not already: