Regattas
Duluth Rowing Club hosts two regattas annually – the Duluth International Regatta and Death Row. We also participate in many regattas throughout the midwest United States and Canada.
Regattas in Duluth
Duluth International Regatta
For over 60 years, the Duluth Rowing Club has hosted teams from throughout the midwest United States and Canada for the annual Duluth International Regatta. Typically held the second Saturday in July, the event attracts 300-400 rowers competing in Junior, Open, and Masters events. Spectators are welcome to enjoy a festive atmosphere and watch exciting races throughout the day.
The 2025 Duluth Regatta will be on July 12 (tentatively).
Death Row
Aptly named, Death Row is an 18 mile, 25 kilometer, race upstream on the St. Louis River. The race begins with a mass start in Superior Bay off the Duluth Rowing Club, follows the scenic St. Louis River, and ends near Chambers Grove Park in Fond du Lac. Participants include rowing crews in various boats, 8’s, quads, doubles, and singles, as well as those in kayaks and canoes.
DRC will not be hosting Death Row in 2024 due to many masters members competing at World Masters in Berlin. Check back for 2025 dates in early 2025.
Upcoming Regattas for 2025 (tentative)
June 14, 2025 Minneapolis Sprints; Lake Nokomis; Minneapolis, MN
June 28, 2025 Thunder Bay Sprints; Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
July 12, 2025 Duluth International Regatta; Duluth, MN
July 26, 2025 Tops and Bottoms; Rabbit Lake, Kenora, Ontario, Canada
August 15-16, 2025 119th Annual NWIRA Championship Regatta; Rabbit Lake, Kenora, Ontario
September 14, 2025 Death Row; Duluth, MN
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