The 16th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge features racing along the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers with more than 900 participants. The 3-mile Challenge starts at 25th and Canal Streets on the Menomonee River and proceeds east to the junction with the Milwaukee River, where crews will navigate a 90 degree angle turn as they headed north toward the finish line at Schlitz Park, just below Pleasant Street. Spectators can enjoy the race from more than a dozen bridges that dot the course and offer spectators intimate views of the racing and blade work.
The Milwaukee River Challenge consists of four events – Women's & Men's 4+s and Women's & Men's 8s, with a tentative schedule:
- Women’s 4+ 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Men’s 8+ 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Women’s 8+ 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Men’s 4+ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.