FIRECRACKER RACE 2025

The Firecracker Race will again be held on the Mississippi River on Saturday August 9, 2025. Registration is now OPEN. Just as last year, paddlers will race on a 15 mile downriver course from Grafton access to the Alton riverfront. The race will end at the Alton marina. After the race come to the Old Bakery Beer Company, a short walk or drive directly across Hwy 67 for food and drinks. There we will have the award ceremony and raffle starting no later than 3:30. Pre-registration for a reserved dinner is required, or you can order from their menu and bar. Those that chose not to reserve a dinner from us are offered a Race T-Shirt. Free beer for everyone while it lasts. For information on our race website: https://mississippiriverwatertrail.org/firecracker-race/

You may also like the following events from Mississippi River Water Trail:

• This Saturday, 7th June, 08:00 am, Intro to Paddling-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! in West Alton
• This month, 28th June, 12:00 pm, DROST PARK - Kayak With Us, REGISTRATION OPENS IN MAY!! in Maryville
• This September, 20th September, 08:00 am, Great Rivers Rendezvous 2025-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! in Alton

Also check out other Sports events in Grafton, Workshops in Grafton.