The California River Quest is back in May 2025.

***Registration Opens January 2025***

Please read all info on this site as some rules have changed!

Key Dates

Race registration closes — Saturday, May 10, 2025

Race registration and boat inspection — Saturday, May 24, 2025

Race — Sunday, May 24,  2025

ALL Paddlecraft Welcome

Kayaks, Surfskis, Canoes, Outrigger Canoes, Prone and Standup Paddleboards

The California River Quest is a marathon/ultramarathon paddling race on the Sacramento River in Northern California.  Racers may choose 25, 50, 75, or 100 mile courses.  We welcome all types of paddling craft, including canoes, kayaks, SUPs, OCs, surfskis, and prone paddleboards.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Friends of the River – California’s only statewide river conservation organization that drives protection and restoration of rivers to support sustainable water solutions through advocacy and education.

Photo by: Jason Montelongo
Photo by: Jason Montelongo

Paddle for Our Rivers

Profits from the event will be donated to nonprofits working for California rivers.