National Championships
2026 USRowing RowFest National Championships
Ann Arbor, Mich. July 11-19, 2026
Entry Packet
The 2026 USRowing domestic regatta entry packets were posted for a comment period to all members from December 1 to December 31, 2025. The final entry packet for the 2026 USRowing RowFest National Championships was published on February 2, 2026.
Register
Registration for the 2026 USRowing RowFest National Championships will open on April 1, 2026. A full list of dates and deadlines is available in the regatta entry packet and on the RegattaCentral page linked below.
Venue Information
Ford Lake Park, Ypsilanti, MI
For complete venue details, please refer to the entry packet linked above.
Trailer Parking
All trailers must be registered prior to arriving on site. Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE if you are planning on transporting a trailer. Please only submit one registration per trailer.
Trailers may arrive at the venue during the following time frames. If your trailer arrives outside of the below parking windows, you must park your trailer offsite 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.
- Friday, July 10 – 8:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m.
- July 11-14 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 15 – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- July 16-19 - 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Spectator Parking
Each team will receive one complimentary coach parking pass that gets them continued access to Ford Lake Park. All other vehicles will pay at the entrance of the park and then staff and volunteers will assist with showing them where to park. Each vehicle will pay $10.00 in cash per day / per vehicle.
Week at a Glance
Friday, July 10, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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: Time to be announced!
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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 information coming soon!
Monday, July 13, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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/U17 1,000-Meter Racing
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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/U17 1,000-Meter Racing
Youth/U17/U23/Open Sunset Sprints: Time to be announced!
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 6th and will stay open until events are full!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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 to be announced!
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 6th and will stay open until all events are full!
Friday, July 17, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Trailer Parking: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Please fill out the trailer arrival form HERE 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
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