Animas River Days

​May 30-31, 2026
​Santa Rita Park, Durango

Free shuttle from transit station.  No public parking at Santa Rita Park. 
No dogs, cats, or "pet racoons" allowed.

MAY 15 to 31
Animas River Days Online Auction 
Bid on assortment of river gear, whitewater boats, and items from local Durango businesses.  

THURSDAY, MAY 28 
5:00 - 8:00 PM  Kick Off Party, location TBA - Kick off ARD with friends, cold beers, and giveaways.  

FRIDAY, MAY 29
FREE INSTRUCTION with Jackson Team Paddlers 

• Kids Clinic in the pool at 4 Corners Riversports

• Freestyle Clinic at Santa Rita Park  

SATURDAY, MAY 30
Athlete meetings start 15 minutes before start of every race. ​

• 8:00 - 10:00 AM  Canoe & Kayak Slalom
• 10:00 -10:45 AM  Downriver SUP Race
• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM  R4 Raft Slalom
• 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM  Ska Beer Garden & Cocktail Tent Opens
• 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM  Awards for Kayak & Canoe Slalom, Downriver SUP & Raft Slalom
• 1:15 - 2:45 PM  Boatercross
• 3:00 - 4:30 PM  SUP/SURF with paddle and  SURF no paddle
• TBD  Floatie Rodeo
• 4:30 - 6:30 PM  River Parade Viewing Party at Santa Rita Park
• 4:45 - 5:00 PM  Awards for Boatercross, SUP/SURF Comp, & Floatie Rodeo
• 9:00 PM Late Night Party at El Rancho Tavern

SUNDAY, MAY 31
Athlete meetings start 15 minutes before start of every race. ​

• 9:00 - 11:00 AM  Downriver Kayak/Canoe and Raft Race - 29th Street to Santa Rita Park
• 11:00 - 12:00 PM  Animas Fly Casting Contest
• 11:00 - 4:00 PM  Ska Beer Garden & Cocktail Tent Opens
• 12:00 - 2:00 PM  Freestyle Kayaking
• 2:00 - 4:00 PM  Wrap‑Up Dance Party (Live Music at Santa Rita Park)
• 3:00 PM Awards for Downriver Kayak/Raft Race, Fly Fishing Contest & Freestyle Kayaking
• ​6:00 PM Online Auction Ends​