Animas River Days

​May 29 to June 1, 2025
​Santa Rita Park, Durango

Free shuttle from transit station.  No public parking at Santa Rita Park.  No dogs allowed.

Download Schedule

MAY 16 to JUNE 1
Animas River Days Online Auction 
Bid on assortment of river gear, whitewater boats, and items from local Durango businesses.  

THURSDAY, MAY 29

• 4:00 - 6:00 PM  Slalom Clinic with Coach Liam Malakoff
• 5:00 - 8:00 PM  Kick Off Party at 2nd Deli & Spirits - Kick off ARD with friends, cold beers, and giveaways.  

FRIDAY, MAY 30
Rock Out with Team JK: Free Instruction with Jackson Team Paddler Stephen Wright 

• 2:00 - 3:15 PM  Kids Clinic in the pool at 4 Corners Riversports

• 5:00 - 6:30 PM  Freestyle Clinic at Santa Rita Park  

SATURDAY, MAY 31
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 with nOOnz and Posh Josh at El Rancho Tavern

SUNDAY, JUNE 1
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 Party with LIVE MUSIC by Carute Roma (sponsored by Jimmy's Music)
• 3:00 PM Awards for Downriver Kayak/Raft Race, Fly Fishing Contest & Freestyle Kayaking
• ​6:00 PM Online Auction Ends

Stay tuned for more Sunday events to be announced soon!