2026 CORA Cup Race Series

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UPDATE April 2026:
CORA Cup points will be awarded to crews registered in the UL division regardless of type of canoe.
The CORA had several enquiries about situations where a crew raced the season in ULs but could not get a UL for one of their qualifying races (ie Nationals, which is a required race).
The Board decided that a Spec registered in the UL division would allow a crew to earn CORA Cup points for that race.
This would be be most relevant for scenarios where a crew is the only crew vying for the CORA Cup in their age category and just needs to complete that race. It is not expected that a crew would register a Spec in the UL division for more than one race.
Reminder that Unlimited (UL) division canoes are any canoe under 400lbs, including, unweighted Bradleys, Matahinas and any of the ultralights such as Malolos, Vortexes and Hydras.

Changes to the CORA Cup OC6 Race Series for 2026:
• the overall CORA Cup to the Member Club with the most points has been eliminated;
• while Spec canoes remain a canoe class under the CORA Long Distance Race Rules, OC6 crews racing Spec canoes in the CORA Cup Race Series will not accrue CORA Cup points;
• only OC6 crews registered in the Unlimited division will accrue CORA Cup points in their respective divisions and age classifications;
• Keiki (16) and Junior (19) OC6 crews will continue to pay no race registration fee (CORA will reimburse host clubs);
• the Junior and Novice Paddle Draw has been eliminated; and
• the Draw Prize Grant for host clubs has been eliminated.


There are FIVE OC6 races in the 2026 CORA Cup Race Series:

  1. Duel in the Desert – May 16, 2026
  2. Jericho Iron Classic – May 23, 2026
  3. Island Iron (Victoria) – June 6, 2026
  4. Lotus Iron – July 25, 2026
  5. CORA National Championships (Fort Langley) – September 19, 2026

OC6 crews must participate in a minimum of 3 of the 5 events (including Nationals) to qualify.

Full rules are HERE.

4 Arm Fiasco, Sproat Lake, BC – July 18 & 19, 2026

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The 4 Arm Fiasco Race is a new race taking place in Port Alberni, BC on Sproat Lake (Voted the BEST lake in BC). The race weekend is designed so that racers can race 1, 2, 3 or all 4 courses. There will be an award for ‘overall champion’ (fastest time for all courses combined in each category). There is a 20% discount applied to race fees if you register for the whole series. If a team (OC6/OC2) is competing for the overall champion title the same paddlers must race all courses.
The race is hosted by the Sproat Lake Canoe Club. You can follow us on FB and Instagram @4armfiasco for race updates. 

Race categories:
SUP, Ski, V1, OC1/2, OC 6 for all race courses
The 5K race is open to any human powered vessel (war canoe, dragon boat, kayak, canoe)

Schedule:
July 18 morning: 15K Two Rivers Arm
July 18 afternoon: 10K Stirling Arm
July 19 morning: 20K Taylor Arm
July 19 afternoon: 5K Faber Arm

Registration: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=430319&fbclid=iwy2xjawr5hirlehrua2flbqixmqbzcnrjbmfwcf9pza80mdk5nji2mjmwodu2mdkaar4e80ivyluozni4nuhqcj1hlqchrj1jmwjia5rtbtkrgdkj_myulphhnwso-w_aem_oasotnidqhc5e868krwftg

Registration closes July 12th, 2026.

CORA membership is required to race: https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/

Vernon Freshwater Challenge, Vernon, BC – June 28, 2026

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DATE: Sunday, June 28th, 2026 

RACE START TIME: 8:00am

LOCATION: Kin Beach, Vernon, BC 

REGISTRATION: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=39876 (Deadline June 12th, 2026)

Crews can have up to 9-12 paddlers. 

OFFICIAL CREWS – For official status, on every second lap, your crew must be all women, while the other laps can have all men or any mix of women and men. The lap sequence will be determined later and announced to the participants. 

UNOFFICIAL CREWS  – each crew can be any mix of women and men. 

40K CHANGE RACE – Open Boats 

This race is a 40 km team event, consisting of 8 laps of 5 km each. 

20K CHANGE RACE – Junior Boats (Under 18)

This race is a 20 km team event, consisting of 4 laps of 5 km each. 

RACE OUTLINE – Running Start,  left turns around the two buoys, and your club’s/team’s choice of beach or water change (off to the side) every 5KM. You can schedule full or partial crew changes as you like, noting the requirement of alternating all-women crews for official status. Awards will go to the top crews in the Official and Unofficial crew categories.  

NUTRITION & HYDRATION – Vernon Paddling Centre will provide snacks and water for all participants before and during the race at the shelter, with a lunch afterwards. Please pass along if there are any food allergies. 

CORA Membership is required to race: https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/

Questions? Contact Kimm at FWC@vernonpaddlingcentre.ca

FLCC River Run, Fort Langley, BC – June 20 & 21, 2026

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Push back against the Fraser River freshet current in the 15th year of the FLCC River Run!  Fort Langley Canoe Club invites you to join us, at Fort Langley docks, for OC6 and small boat racing on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, respectively.

Our new short and long courses will pit you against the mighty Fraser River in freshet (flood) – it will challenge the paddlers and steersperson alike! You’ll share the battle against the currents with the sturgeon, salmon, seals and beaver, while bald eagles sail overhead, and, onshore, deer and the occasional black bear cheer you on.

  • The OC6 short course is approx. 9 km and the OC6 long course is approx. 18 km..  
  • OC6 race fee is $210 per adult crew and $90 for Keiki and Junior crews.

Once you’ve taken on the Fraser in the big boats on Saturday, haul out your small boat (OC1, OC2, V1, surfski, kayaks, K1 and K2, marathon canoes, SUPs, etc.) and race the river again on Sunday.

  • The Small Boats course is approx. 10 km.  
  • Small Boats race fee is $30 per adult and $10 for Keiki and Junior.

Registration, event details on FLCC website at: https://www.fortlangleycanoeclub.ca/river-run/

Registration: registration opens Friday, May 15.
OC6 Registration closes Wednesday, June 17th / Small Boats Registration closes Friday, June 19th

Parking: free, onsite in the Fort Langley village and in Brae Island Regional Park

CORA Membership is required to race: https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/