Saturday September 12, 2026

It’s time to hit refresh: join us on the shores of the Fraser River- at a new date for 2026 as we celebrate a summer of welcoming the world to our home! Registration is now open for 2026!

Event Key Info

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 est. 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Team Name Change Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Mandatory Steers/Administrator Meeting: 7:45AM near Marshalling
• Roster Caps: 26 paddlers/team*, Junior Division exception: 30 paddlers (*for 2026, up to 30 racers may be listed, but only 26 medals will be awarded)
• Rules: Standard Dragon Boat BC racing rules. NOTE: Women’s teams do not require a female steersperson for this event.

See full Terms and Conditions on register.dragonboatbc.ca. Refund requests accepted until May 31, and provided: to original method of payment or cheque minus 25% administration fee, or full credit valid until September 30 of the following year. No refunds/credits given after May 31. Transfers to a different team, or divisional or name changes are only allowed until each race registration deadline subject to capacity. Prices are in Canadian dollars, and subject to applicable taxes. In the event of full event cancellation due to smoke, heat, or public health emergencies, race fees will be: fully refunded or carried forward for future use on a Dragon Boat BC gift card.

Looking for more races throughout the year? We’ve got you covered; register for additional races at register.dragonboatbc.ca. Find the Dragon Boat BC Race Calendar at dragonboatbc.ca/race. For dragon boat training and introductory programs, visit dragonzone.ca/programs.

The FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam peoples.