Name: Paddlepalooza
Start: 2026-06-06T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Riverside Park

Paddlepalooza is a kayaking and canoeing event on the Clinton River. The event includes a men's and women's division kayak and canoe race and an adventure river paddle on an 8-mile section of the Clinton River. Participants will begin launching their watercraft at 8:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2025, at Riverside Park in Downtown Auburn Hills and end at the Rivercrest Professional Center in Rochester Hills.
Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third-place finishers in each race class. The winning craft for the kayak races and the canoe race will receive a gift certificate or prize. Each participant will receive a T-shirt shirt and lunch.
This event is not recommended for the beginner paddler. At certain times of the year, this river can be considered difficult (Class III rating).
The event may be canceled if the river height exceeds two feet, according to the USGS stream gauge located along the Clinton River in Auburn Hills. Refunds shall be provided if the original scheduled event and rain date are canceled.
Registration is required. Registration details, as well as kayak and canoe rental information, will be available in April.
Participant Rules:
For ages 12 and over only.
Under 18 - parent/guardian signature required.
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants are required to wear a personal floatation device.
All participants will sign and submit a waiver and provide an emergency contact.
No alcohol or mind-altering drugs are allowed.
No stopping along the way.
Must adhere to the course and start times.
No trespassing on private property.
No littering.
Following community-accepted rules of sportsmanship.
Decisions of the Racemaster are final.
Bringing a change of clothes and a blanket is recommended.
No inflatables.
Bailers are recommended.
Check-in at the finish is required!
Paddlepalooza is co-sponsored by the City of Auburn Hills and the City of Rochester Hills.