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| Location: | USA |
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| Type: | Ultra Long Distance |
| Date: | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Organiser: | Stoke on the water, LLC, Joel Yang and Bodie Von Allmen |
| Website: | https://www.paddlesignup.com/Race/WA/Stevenson/GorgeUltraDistance |
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Brought to you by Stoke on the Water LLC, Joel Yang and Bodie von Allmen, the Gorge Ultra Distance is an inaugural event set in the Pacific Northwest.
This 17-mile endurance challenge takes paddlers through the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, starting at Home Valley Park in Stevenson, Washington, and finishing in the protected waters of Bingen Harbor. The course is widely regarded as one of the most consistent downwind runs on the planet.
Timed during the peak of the season, the event is designed to maximise the chances of world-class conditions, with powerful winds and rolling bumps shaping the experience. While conditions are never guaranteed, this stretch of water remains one of the most iconic settings for downwind SUP racing.
Gorge Ultra Distance is an official stop on the USA SUP Northwest Regional Tour.Ā
Course:
A 17-mile ultra-distance course designed to test endurance and consistency, featuring a time cut-off: participants must reach Drano Lake within 1 hour 30 minutes, with those who fall outside the limit withdrawn from the race.
Start Time:
7:00 AM PDT
End Time:
7:00 PM PDT
Entry Fee:
$86.00 race fee + $6.16 registration fee
Registration:
Closes July 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM PDT
This marks the first year of the Gorge Ultra Distance, with a clear focus on delivering a strong and authentic race experience on the water. With the support of the SUP community, it marks just the beginning of something that can continue to grow and expand.
Show up, be part of it, and help shape what this event can become in the years ahead. Support Gorge Ultra Distance here
