flag catcher leaning forward over nose of surging ceremonial dragon boat to catch the finish flag
Catching the flag

Race Schedule 2026

How to join a race team

Members may sign-up for any combination of “recreational” race teams they wish. To do that, see Join, leave or list a GD race team.

For questions about Races, contact the Race Director.

Recreational Race Teams

DateVenueEventNotes
March 7Tempe, AZLos Angeles County Dragon Boat Festival10 paddlers in a 20-person Boat
May 16TacomaRainier Dragon Boat Festival300M
June 6-7Portland Rose FestivalPortland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race500 Big Boats
June 13SeattleSeattle Dragon Boat Festival500/ Women’s team/one day
June 27Salem2026 World Beat Festival250-300
July 11Olympia, WA
Olympia Dragon Boat Festival250
July 25Vancouver Island, BC Canadafgpaddle.comPentathlon
August 1Ridgefield, WARidgefield Paddle for Life250
September 12,13PortlandPortland Dragon Boat Festival500  mixed and women. 
Septemer 26,27Foster CitySF Bay Area Dragonboat (BAD) Fall Sprints Race Festival
October 17Las VegasNevada International Dragon Boat Festival200, 500, and 2,000 meter races.