Tiadaghton Elm Canoe Classic

West Branch Susquehanna River

2026 Paddle Race Season — Join Us

We are pleased to announce that both the Tiadaghton Elm Race and the Keystone Challenge Race will be held in 2026.

Important: After thoughtful consideration, the 2026 Tiadaghton Elm Race will likely be the final traditional running of this historic event.
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Race Dates

  • Tiadaghton Elm Race
    Saturday, June 13, 2026

  • Keystone Challenge Race
    Sunday, July 5, 2026

Registration forms and race flyers are now available below.

About the Event

For more than six decades, paddlers have gathered on the West Branch Susquehanna River to compete, connect, and celebrate the spirit of canoe racing.

If this is our final year, we invite all past participants, supporters, and community members to join us and help make it a memorable celebration of tradition and sportsmanship.

Registration & Flyers

Note: the registration form and flyer are the same document for each race.

Tiadaghton Elm Race
📄 Download Registration / Flyer
Keystone Challenge Race
📄 Download Registration / Flyer
🛶 Tiadaghton Elm Form 🏁 Keystone Challenge Form

Stay Updated

Check back for course details, start times, volunteer opportunities, and additional race-day information.