National Championships
2025 USRowing RowFest National Championships - Ann Arbor, MI
July 12-20, 2025
In partnership with the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, Eastern Michigan University, and Ypsilanti Township, RowFest – one of the nation’s largest rowing community events – will see racing commence at The Rowing Course on Ford Lake, with community, learning and development, and social events hosted in Ypsilanti Township and the Ann Arbor area. Click here for the full announcement!
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Entry Packet
The 2025 USRowing domestic regatta entry packets were posted for a comment period to all members from December 1 to December 31, 2024. The final entry packet for the 2025 USRowing RowFest National Championships has now been published.
Register
Visit the link below to register to race at USRowing's RowFest National Championships on July 12 through 20th.
Week at a Glance
Friday, July 11, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packets.
Practice: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packets.
First Day of Racing: U23/Open/Youth 2,000-Meter
Youth Community Learn-To-Row: Time TBD
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
U23/Open/Youth 2,000-Meter Racing
Practice time possible once all entries close
- More info to come soon!
Monday, July 14, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Youth/U17 1,000-Meter Racing
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Youth/U17 1,000-Meter Racing
IRC Time Trial Heats
Youth/ U17/U23/Open Sunset Sprints: Time TBD
Join us for an exhilarating 500-meter sprint racing event. This event will feature a single & quad race, one of each for both men and women, where athletes will compete to be the champion of the 500m sprints. Boats will compete in a thrilling race culminating in one victorious boat claiming the top prize in each category. Come decked out in your best neon, glow-in-the-dark outfit for the opportunity to win a best-dressed prize!
- Registration opens July 7th and will stay open until events are full!
College Fair: Time TBD
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Practice: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
IRC 1,500-Meter Race
College Fair: Time: All Day
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Masters 1,000-Meter Racing
Masters Sunset Sprints: Time TBD
Join us for a night of 500-meter sprint racing! Come decked out in your best neon outfit for the opportunity to win a best-dressed prize! This event will feature a single & quad race, one of each for both men and women, where athletes will compete to be the champion of the 500m sprints. Boats will compete in a thrilling race culminating in one victorious boat claiming the top prize in each category!
- Registration opens July 7 and will stay open until all events are full!
Happy Hour: Time TBD
Friday, July 18, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Masters 1,000-Meter Racing
United We Row's Toast: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us at the Union Rec restaurant at 7 p.m. for a toast to celebrate those historically underrepresented in rowing at the 2025 United We Row Toast. This gathering offers a chance for athletes, coaches, referees, and families to come together, share in celebration, enjoy appetizers and drinks, and make meaningful connections within the community. We can't wait to see you there!
- Location: Union Rec
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Masters 1,000-Meter Racing
Adult Community Learn-to-Row Event: Time TBD
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out this form if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
If your trailer arrives outside of the parking window, you must park your trailer off-site and then come back when trailer parking is open. When arriving, a staff member will direct you to your trailer parking spot and your boat lay-down area.
Registration: 6:00 a.m. - End of Racing
The USRowing Registration Tent will be open for teams to pick up their race packet.
Masters 1,000-Meter Racing
Disability Accommodation Request
USRowing requests you complete the form below to indicate what area of accommodation you would like to bring to our attention.
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers are a critical component of all regattas. Our sport’s sustainability and success rely heavily on these dedicated supporters, who help ensure that our rowers, teams, coaches, spectators, and more have a safe, fair, and rewarding experience. The purpose of this policy is to provide additional volunteer support at USRowing-owned regattas to Local Organizing Committees (LOCs).
Trailer Registration
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out the form below if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
Team Tent Reservations / Rentals
The Local Organizing Committee is renting team tents and team tent spaces. If you are interesting in popping up a tent, please follow along with the link provided.
Hotels Nearby
USRowing has teamed up with HBC Event Services to offer discounted accommodations for this event.
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