Event Schedule

Whitewater Rodeo

Friday, July 10

A kayaker catching air off of a wave in a gray glacial river. The kayak is blue and purple and there are water droplets spraying in the air around the kayaker.

🏄‍♀️ Yehaw! Show your stuff at the Backyard play wave. Kayakers, packrafters, and spectators welcome!

rodeo details >

Gnarnana Classic

Saturday, July 11

Nine packrafters on a wide, flat section of the Nenana River posing for a group photo.

🏎️ Start your packraft engines and get ready for the Gnarnana Classic, a 50-mile race through the heart of the Alaska Range.

classic race details >

Raft/Kayak Race

Sunday, July 12

A raft full of people making funny faces at Two Rocks rapids on the Nenana River in the evening with alpenglow. The raft is gray and the river is a glacial gray color. PFDs, drysuits, and helmets are all bright and varied colors.

🌊 Get splashy in this race from Kingfisher Creek to Two Rocks! Oar frames, paddle rafts, and kayaks welcome!

raft/kayak race details >

Questions? Want to Volunteer?

This community-building event will require the help of many. If you want to lend a hand, give us a shout at denalipackraft@gmail.com. We're looking for volunteers for:

Registration
Race start help and sweep boaters
Setting safety at challenging rapids
Staffing checkpoint/aid stations