Havasu Heat Race 2025 – Lake Havasu
🔥🔥 6th Annual Havasu Heat Race – Paddle Hard, Race Strong! 🔥🔥
Race Categories
The Havasu Heat Race welcomes a variety of paddlecraft, including:
✅ OC-1s, OC-2s, OC-6s
✅ Surfskis
✅ Inflatable & Hard SUPs
✅ Prone Paddleboards
✅ V1s & Kayaks
Key Event Details
📅 Early Registration & Check-In:
- Friday, April 4th | 2 PM – 6 PM at Rotary Park Beach
- Skip the race-day rush—pick up your bib early!
📅 Race Day Registration:
- Saturday, April 5th – In-person registration is $50 per racer, per race. Avoid the extra cost—register online before April 4th!
Important Race Notes
⚠️ PFDs: Required for most paddle craft except Prone boards.
⚠️ Leashes Recommended: For long course OC-1s, OC-2s, SUPs, and Surfskis.
⚠️ No Dogs, Alcohol, or Glass allowed in Rotary Park – Fines will be issued!
⚠️ No Refunds.
✅ Know your race category & course information before arriving. Link to Race Course
Race Etiquette
- Know the course and race with sportsmanship.
- Assist fellow paddlers in distress—safety comes first!
Post-Race & Awards
🥇 Awards Breakdown:
- 1-4 participants – First Place Only
- 5-8 participants – First & Second Place
- 8-14 participants – First, Second & Third Place
- 15+ participants – Full podium awards
🍴 Food Truck On-Site – Refuel after the race!
🏨 Lodging: Find accommodations at www.golakehavasu.com. London Bridge Resort is the top pick!
Register Now & Get Ready to Race!
Secure your spot today and experience one of the best paddle races in the Southwest. Sign up before April 4th to save!
Havasu Heat Race – Event Schedule & Registration Details
Early Registration – Friday, April 4th
📍 Location: Rotary Beach
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Skip the race-day hassle! Early registration is highly recommended to avoid the additional race-day fee of $50 per racer.
Race Day – Saturday, April 5th
🏁 Race Categories & Color Codes:
🔴 Long Course Information – Red
🟢 Short Course Information – Green
🔵 Novice SUP Information – Blue
⏰ Race Day Schedule
5:30 AM – Race Day Beach Registration Opens
- Note: There is an additional $50 per racer fee for race-day registration.
6:30 AM – Long Course Pre-Race Meeting (Approx. 9 miles)
Required Attendees:
- OC6: Steersperson + One Crew Member
- OC1, OC2, V1, SUP Elite: All Racers
6:45 AM – Opening Ceremony
7:00 AM – Novice SUP Pre-Race Meeting (Approx. 2 miles inside Thompson Bay)
Required Attendees:
- Novice SUP Inflatable & Novice Hard Race Board Racers
7:30 AM – Long Course Race Start (Heats approx. 1 minute apart)
- Heat 1: All OC6 Unlimited Canoes
- Heat 2: All OC6 Traditional Canoes & Elite SUP
- Heat 3: All OC1, OC2, V1
7:40 AM – Novice SUP Start in Thompson Bay
- All SUP racers start together
9:00 AM – Registration Closes
9:30 AM – Short Course Pre-Race Meeting
Required Attendees:
- OC6: Steersperson + One Crew Member
- OC1, OC2, V1, Kayak, Surf Ski, SUP Elite & Other Racers
10:00 AM – Short Course Race Start (Heats approx. 1 minute apart)
- Heat 1: All OC6 Canoes
- Heat 2: OC1, OC2, V1, Kayak, Surf Ski & Other Craft
- Heat 3: SUP 12’6” and Longer
Let’s hit the water and make this an unforgettable race day!
Hourly Schedule
Friday - Early Registration
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Early Registration – Friday, April 4th
- 📍 Location: Rotary Beach 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday - Race DayNew Day
- 5:30 AM
- Race Day – Saturday, April 5th
- Race Day Beach Registration Opens
