Carpool/Airbnb Split: Another Dam Race - Nov. 2026
Details
See event map here: https://anotherdamrace.us/race-day-and-course-maps
SO. MUCH. FUN! HOW DO I SIGN UP?
All pertinent event info is here: http://www.anotherdamrace.us/
REGISTRATION IS LIVE! StooooOOOOOked!
There are many paddle craft categories, this is beginner-friendly, and, as many of us discovered in previous years, there are plenty of advanced (former Olympians) and friendly paddlers there to learn from. Here's a great video from our friends at ARE Outrigger: https://youtu.be/iYI74g5EqQg
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?
Check the ADR website for details! There are different distances and paddlecraft. Start and Finish is [no longer] at Bluewater Resort & Casino in Parker, AZ, [rather Pirate's Den RV Resort & Marina].
### Saturday Schedule
- 6:00am Late registration $100/per person, cash only
- 7:00am Prayer
- 7:30am Steersmen meeting (both short & long course races)
- 8:00am Short Course and Relay Starts
- 9:30am Short course time limit
- 10:00am Long Course
- 11:00am Lunch opens
- 1:00pm Long course time limit
- 2:00pm Awards
FOOD
Yes. Lunch is typically excellent, with options for vegetarians. Awards and prizes from sponsors follows lunch. You can also buy groceries from the local Walmart and Safeway that are nearby the resort. There are a few eateries in town, as well.
If you're splitting the Airbnb with Dig Paddlesports, we grab dinner on Friday at Pirate's Den. Saturday breakfast is on your own, lunch either through the event or on your own (if needed), Saturday dinner is potluck BBQ at the canal home, Sunday breakfast provided by Dig Paddlesports.
WHO CAN PADDLE IN THIS EVENT?
ANYBODY can paddle this out-and-back event on one of the calmest sections of The Colorado River. There will be Olympic-level paddlers involved, as well as absolute beginners. Youth are encouraged to participate, as well as adults. Come and paddle with some of the best. Kayaks, surfskis, outriggers, stand up paddleboards, canoes, pedal-craft, oversized multi-person SUPs are all welcome. It's like a 5k or marathon; there are several possible podium spots, but most of us go to get a good workout and have fun on the river.
BAD ASSES. You know, DONKEYS.
On the CA side of the river, if you drive over there, watch for burros along (or even in) the road. Seriously. They tend to emerge during the day, but can be out during the evening hours. Just stay focused on the road instead of the river!
Lodging
Book your lodging well ahead of time. There are plenty of campgrounds, nightly rentals, and some hotels in the area. Lake Havasu is just 40 minutes or so away for other solutions.
We have a home in the Moovalya Keys canal neighborhood with 2 miles of canals with river access. Here's the link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1463165900481161403?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=4e063990-d421-48eb-9ad4-4238a7ec0b68
Reach out to join in on a great deal.
Carpooling
Want to save on travel expense? We have a kayak/board trailer with room for your gear. We're also taking a 15-passenger van with plenty of room. We depart St. George on Friday morning, return Sunday afternoon. Reach out to Bill for details: 435.680.5818 c.
NIGHT PADDLE and BBQ
We (Dig Paddlesports) will be staying at a home in Moovalya Keys, a beautiful "canal home" with a huge dock for kayaks and boards. Paddling the canals at night is a TREAT. There are about 2 miles worth of canals, and it makes for a great recovery crawl at the end of the day. We throw a potluck BBQ with grilled chicken, brats, steak, whatever, out on the patio Saturday night, then we paddle the canals (headlamps!). You can ACTUALLY paddle in from the river right up to our dock, or park out on the main road, and we'll do a quick shuttle to get you in for dinner. Curbside parking is limited at the home, itself. BBQ and paddle from 6-10 pm.
HOW MANY PEOPLE FROM ZION PADDLERS HAVE GONE BEFORE?
We've had up to 30 Zion Paddlers out in years past. You don't have to be fast to show up and play. You don't need fancy gear to have fun, but it does help you to go faster! Play hard or take it easy, everybody has a great time.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO PARKER, AZ?
It's a good 4.5-5 hour drive from St. George, UT, depending on your route.
Put comments/questions in the thread below. To stay updated, follow the event site and on Another Dam Race's Instagram page. See you in AZ!
Here's a location address:
Pirate's Den Resort And Marina
7350 Riverside Dr.
Parker, AZ 85344