Join the Fun-Filled Festivities!

Northland Area Federal Credit Union and the Thunder Bay River Center present the Third Annual Northland Challenge!

Join us on Saturday, August 2nd, starting at 9:00 AM for fun-filled festivities. 

Kayak Icon Kayak Races vendor icon Arts & Craft Show  Paw Icon Duck Park Doggy Derby  food truck icon Food Trucks

 

Kayak Races Kayak Racers Getting into Water at Sykek Park

This year, we are introducing two divisions: Sport and Recreational. 

location iconAlpena Duck Park - 1510 W Chisholm St. Alpena MI 49707

time icon Sport Division Race begins at 9:00 AM, Recreational Division begins at 9:15 AM

Dollar Sign Icon$25 early registration, $35 day of registration, $20 discounted registration for EMTs, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, and Veterans, Linemen, and Bay Athletic Club Members. 

Register Here

 

Northland Partners with Bay Athletic ClubThis is a photo of the Bay Athletic Club Logo

Northland is excited to partner with Bay Athletic Club for the Third Annual Northland Challenge Kayak Races. If you're a BAC member, you'll get a special discount on race registration. Just pick up your form at the BAC Gym or Urban Fitness, then return it to BAC to be entered for a chance to win a free kayak! Plus, the BAC Gym will be offering special fitness classes to help you train for the challenge. 

A huge thank you to Bay Athletic Club for their awesome collaboration! Northland is thrilled to bring this exciting event to our community here in Alpena, Michigan, and can't wait to see everyone out on the water!

 

Kayak Race Prizes 

Sport Division:This is a photo from 2024 picturing three winners of the Northland Challenge standing on a podium for first, second, and third place

  • 1st Place: $1,000
  • 2nd Place: $750
  • 3rd Place: $500

Recreational Division:

  • 1st Place: $500
  • 2nd Place: $250
  • 3rd Place: $100

Pictured is Northland's 2024 Kayak Sprint Winners. 

Race Course Wildlife Sanctuary Kayak Race Map

Kayakers launch into the river at Duck Park and then paddle upstream toward the Alpena County Fairgrounds. Racers will turn around at Sytek Park Bagley Bridge, paddle downstream, and pass under the bridge at the Alpena Duck Park to the finish.

 

 

 

 

Arts & Craft Show Community Shopping at an Art Show

location icon Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Duck Park 1510 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707

time icon 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

registration icon We are seeking vendors and crafters to participate! 

Dollar Sign Icon$40 for 10x10 spots

Question Mark IconFor questions regarding event details, vendor applications, and payment, please email reelfunnorthlandchallenge@gmail.com. 

VENDOR APPLICATION

 

Dog Park Doggy Derby Dogs Racing Picture

location icon Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Duck Park 1510 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707

Dollar Sign Icon$10 registration fee

time icon Race Times

  • 0-15 lbs: 11:00 AM
  • 16-30 lbs: 12:00 PM
  • 31-45 lbs: 1:00 PM
  • 46-60 lbs: 2:00 PM
  • 61+ lbs: 3:00 PM

Paw Icon All proceeds benefit the Alpena Animal Control.

 

Supporting Our Community community heart icon

All proceeds benefit the Thunder Bay River Center and the Alpena Animal Control.

 

Race Rules 

Kayak Race Rules

Doggy Derby Rules

 

 

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