SUP Race Season in the USA

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As the world eagerly anticipates the kickoff of the European SUP Season, excitement is equally mounting for the bustling SUP race calendar in the United States. We delved into the USA SUP event schedule and crunched some numbers. Our findings reveal that California continues to dominate as the region hosting the most races, promising an action-packed season for SUP enthusiasts across the nation.

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Bodi von Allmen and Dave Boehne racing at a recent US champs. Both well known figures in the SUP World

Here are all the key points:

  • Total Number of Events: 40
  • Regions Covered:
    • SouthWest: 12 events
    • SouthEast: 6 events
    • SouthCentral: 6 events
    • NorthCentral: 6 events
    • NorthEast: 8 events
    • NorthWest: 1 event

Highlights of the Season

The SUP race season is going to be incredibly busy with events spread across the country. One of the highlights will be the Gorge Challenge on August 16, 2025, in Hood River, OR. This race is one of the oldest and better known, SUP races in the US and is highly anticipated by the SUP community as well as the foiling community.

Upcoming Events

Here are some of the upcoming events to look forward to:

  • Havasu Heat
    • Date: April 5, 2025
    • Location: Rotary Park Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA
  • Damn the Torpedos
    • Date: April 12, 2025
    • Location: 700 S Mobile St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
  • Redwood Water Sports Race #8 Spring Celebration
    • Date: April 13, 2025
    • Location: 487 Seaport Ct, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
  • Bluet Brawl
    • Date: May 3, 2025
    • Location: 218A Orchid Hill Ln, Argyle, TX 76226, USA
  • Navarre Paddle Classic
    • Date: May 10, 2025
    • Location: 8739 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, USA

SUP enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to this season with a variety of events that cater to different skill levels and interests. Whether you’re a competitive racer or just looking to enjoy the sport, there’s something for everyone.

Full list of events

DateEventLocationStateRegion
4/5/2025Havasu HeatRotary Park Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ, USAAZSouthWest
4/12/2025Damn the Torpedos700 S Mobile St, Fairhope, AL 36532, USAALSouthEast
4/13/2025Redwood Water Sports Race #8 Spring Celebration487 Seaport Ct, Redwood City, CA 94063, USACASouthWest
5/3/2025Bluet Brawl218A Orchid Hill Ln, Argyle, TX 76226, USATXSouthCentral
5/10/2025Navarre Paddle Classic8739 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, USAFLSouthEast
5/17/2025Paddle the Rockies RS: Ice Breakers RaceBear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, COCOSouthCentral
5/18/20252025 Columbia Yacht Club Chicago Skyline SUP Race111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USAILNorthCentral
6/14/2025USA Surfing SUP+Prone National Champs & Team TrialsHarbor Dr, Oceanside, CA, USACASouthWest
6/21/2025Tahoe Waterman’s Jam5166 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140, USACASouthWest
6/21/2025Paddle Round the Island1350 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USAVANorthEast
6/21/2025Charles IslandViscount Dr, Milford, CT 06460, USACTNorthEast
6/21/2025Paddle the Rockies RS: FlatironBoulder, COCOSouthCentral
6/28/2025Santa Monica Pier 360 PaddleSanta Monica, CACASouthWest
7/18/2025USA SUP National Champs @ Belle Isle ClassicBelle Isle, Detroit, MI, USAMINorthCentral
7/19/2025Blackburn Challenge32 Leslie O Johnson Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930, USAMANorthEast
7/26/2025Bay Paddle117 Yacht Club Dr, Chester, MD 21619, USAMDNorthEast
7/26/2025Paddlesplash Water FestivalFolsom, CACASouthWest
8/3/2025The Circumnavigation – Tilghman Island 2025Island Club Rd, Tilghman Island, MD 21671, USAMDNorthEast
8/9/2025SUP El Camino RealBastrop, TXTXSouthCentral
8/12/2025Tahoe Downwind ChampionshipsTahoe Waterman’s Landing, Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, CACASouthWest
8/16/2025Rapa NuiBowers Harbor Rd, Peninsula Township, MI 49686, USAMINorthCentral
8/16/2025B’More SUP CUP401 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USAMDNorthEast
8/16/20252025 Gorge ChallengeHood River, OR 97031, USAORNorthWest
8/16/2025Paddle the Rockies RS: Long’s Peak Classic RaceUnion Reseroir, Longmont, COCOSouthCentral
8/26/2025Beach2Beach Paddle RaceHighland Park, ILILNorthCentral
9/6/2025OluKai Low Country Boil Paddle Battle 5k / 10kRowing and sailing center at Squire Pope Community Park, 137 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USASCSouthEast
9/12/2025Tahoe Cup Lake Crossing5166 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140, USACASouthWest
9/13/2025Paddle the Rockies RS: Bragging Rights RaceLakewood, COCOSouthCentral
9/14/2025Bay Bridge PaddleAnnapolis, MDMDNorthEast
9/20/2025Battle of the BayRedwood City, CACASouthWest
9/20/2025Goat Boater Technical8999 Windjammer Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708, USASCSouthEast
9/20/2025Dam Bridge ChallengeWrightsville, PAPANorthEast
9/21/2025Goat Boater 5k / 10k Distance8999 Windjammer Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708, USASCSouthEast
9/27/2025LEMANiStee MarathonWexford County, MIMINorthCentral
10/12/2025The 66 Silver Lake RaceBerlin, CTCTNorthEast
10/12/2025Redwood City Paddle Series #1 25/26Redwood City, CACASouthWest
11/15/2025ADR Another Dam RaceParker, AZAZSouthWest
11/16/2025Redwood City Paddle Series #2 25/26Redwood City, CACASouthWest
12/14/2025Redwood City Paddle Series #3 25/26Redwood City, CACASouthWest