Title PartnerWelcome to the Richmond Dragon Boat Festival: we’re back in Richmond! Close out summer with us on the shores of the Fraser River on August 28, 2027. Registration opens early September, with a 10% early bird discount on until March 31, 2027.
While we had to take a break in 2026 to accommodate schedule shifts as Vancouver hosted major global events, we’re excited to be back and return to historic Steveston Harbour for 2027! Get ready to register now for one of our favourite events.
Event Key Info
| Race Date | August 28 2027, ~8:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Registration/Team Name Change Deadline | August 13, 2027 |
| Mandatory Steers/Administrator Meeting | August 28, 2027, ~7:45 at Marshalling |
| Roster Caps | 26 paddlers/team*, Junior Division exception: 30 paddlers (*for 2027, up to 30 racers may be listed, but only 26 medals will be awarded) |
| Race Rules | Standard Dragon Boat BC racing rules. NOTE: Women's teams do not require a female steersperson for this event. |
| 2027 Race Fees | Adult Teams | All Access Teams (Senior C/BCS) | 24U Teams | Junior Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Division (3 X 500 M) | $1,250 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $800 |
| Women's Division (3 X 500 M) | $1,250 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $800 |
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 Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam peoples.
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