International Rowing Challenge

2026 International Rowing Challenge

Ann Arbor, Mich. 

Event Information

Ford Lake Park, Ypsilanti, MI

The International Rowing Challenge is designed to provide a world-class racing and training experience for emerging national team rowers, coxswains, and coaches. This event brings together top U19 athletes from around the world, creating an environment that mirrors international-level competition.

The following countries will be in attendance at the 2026 USRowing International Rowing Challenge. 

• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Australia

Here's what you can expect:

• Racing opportunities in the 2-, 2x, 4-, 4x and 8+.
• Room and board at Eastern Michigan University.
• Centralized training and living environment.

• Shared training environment that encourages collaboration with international teams

   

Schedule Information

Click here for the race schedule for the 2026 International Rowing Challenge. 

Thursday, July 9 

8:00  Men's 2- Time Trial 

8:15   Women's 2- Time Trial 

10:00  Men's 4+ Time Trial 

10:15  Women's 4x Time Trial 

15:00   Men's 2x Time Trial 

15:15  Women's 2x Time Trial 

17:00   Men's 4x Time Trial 

17:15  Women's 4+Time Trial 

Friday, July 10 

8:00  Men's 2x B Final

8:15   Men's 2x A Final

8:30  Women's 2x B Final 

8:45  Women's 2x A Final 

10:15   Men's 4x B Final

10:30  Men's 4x A Final

10:45  Women's 4+ B Final

11:00  Women's 4+ A Final

Saturday, July 11

8:00  Men's 2- B Final

8:21   Men's 2- A Final

8:35  Women's 2- B Final 

8:49  Women's 2- A Final 

10:13   Men's 4+ B Final

10:20  Men's 4+ A Final

10:27  Women's 4x B Final

10:34  Women's 4x A Final

3:55  Mixed 8+ B Final (seeding is based off of team points)

4:09  Mixed 8+ A Final (seeding is based off of team points)

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