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Oklahoma Regatta Festival
Sept 30 to Oct 2, 2022 • Oklahoma River
Schedule of Events Coming Soon!
Athlete & Coach Info Coming Soon!
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival returns to the Oklahoma River September 30 to October 2, 2022. The 2021 Oklahoma Regatta Festival welcomed rowers back on the water for a record breaking event and this year looks to be even larger!
OGE NightSprints will be held Friday night for RIVERSPORT Corporate Rowing and Dragon Boat League championships, with collegiate, masters and juniors racing in the OCU Head of the Oklahoma on Saturday and Sunday.
RIVERSPORT’s Youth Kayaking Race will take place Saturday, 9a to 11a, on the lower pond of the whitewater center.
PaddleFest Dragon Boat racing happens late afternoon on Saturday, then the lights come back on as we watch top athletes competing in the OGE NightSprints Saturday evening. Both evenings end with our signature fireworks. You’ll also find RIVERSPORT adventures open both Saturday and Sunday.
Please contact Gena Terrill for information about racing.
RIVERSPORT 2021 Corporate Rowing League Teams
This corporate season we have 16 teams representing 12 companies and private groups.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
The Oklahoman
OKC Responders
Devon Energy
Prosperity Bank
Phillips Murrah
Flywheel Energy
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
Love’s Travel Stops
Steople Salty Crew
Creative Kids
Ann’s Team Womens Crew
RIVERSPORT 2021 Dragon Boat League Teams
Wise Dragon Division (Paddlers 55+)
Spanish Cove 1
Spanish Cove 2
Healthy Living Center OKC
Canterbury Falls
Many Feathers
bOLD Paddlers
Woodward PrimeTime
Dragon Power
Route 66ers
Dragon Slayers
Open Co-Ed Division
Screamin’ Eagles
Paddle Junkies
Love’s Water Warriors
Love’s 2
RIVERSPORT 2021 Whitewater Rafting Teams
The Oklahoman
Loves’s
RIVERSPORT 2021 PaddleFest Teams
Cancer Survivor Division
Breast of Texas
Kansas City Pink Warriors
DUC Pink
Open Co-Ed Division
Paddle Junkies
Dragon Slayers
2021 Oklahoma Regatta Festival Sponsors

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Oklahoma Regatta Festival History
Established in 2004, the Oklahoma Regatta Festival takes place annually during the first or second weekend in October in the Boathouse District, downtown on the Oklahoma River. The three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun includes the Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma race, OGE NightSprints, and a family festival featuring food trucks, fireworks, beer gardens, a front row seat for all the racing – and RIVERSPORT Adventures!
The annual OCU Head of the Oklahoma includes 2.5 mile (4k) head racing during the day featuring teams from across the country competing in collegiate, masters, and junior rowing as well as kayak and dragon boat racing.
The 500-meter OGE NightSprints are held on the river after the sun goesdown, creating an electrifying atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike.
Each year the Oklahoma Regatta Festival features special community activities and exhibitions. In 2019, the Outdoor Foundation announced the presentation of a grant at the event followed by the OKC Thrive Outside Expo on Saturday. Local & national organizations showcased hands-on experiences for families to learn about outdoor opportunities.