Knoxville's Three Rivers Regatta

The Three Rivers Regatta by Paddle Knoxville   -  Saturday, August 3rd 2024

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 THREE RIVERS REGATTA IS NOW CLOSED.  Registration will remain open until July 31st, 2024 or until roster fills to 150 boats.

Welcome to the 5th running of the annual Knoxville's Three Rivers Regatta!   Once again, the first Saturday in August will see paddlers challenge the three rivers of the headwaters of the Tennessee in Knoxville in one of the Southeasts most challenging Summer races. With three rivers to choose from and the same location for the Start and Finish lines there are no portages and no support vehicle shuttling.

Come join us and test your skills on our three beautiful rivers.

Paddle Knoxville will host two races that will start and finish at Gov. Ned McWherter Park in Knoxville TN. Paddlers will travel on portions of the Tennessee, French Broad and Holston Rivers.  These are deep water races suitable for any style craft. Although conditions may vary, typically the current on this portion of the Tennessee River makes the course more lake-like, with current under 0.5 mph. The French Broad and the Holston rivers are more 'wild cards' and can vary their current speeds hourly.  Responding to feedback from past paddlers on our hot, Summer race our course distances have been changed for 2024.  Our long race is now 12 miles with the shorter race following our weekly HD7K course of 4.2 miles.  Both races will be on the upper section of the course comprised of scenic and undeveloped sections of the three rivers. Channel width ranges from the open expanse of the Tennessee River to sheltered (and shaded) 120' wide blueways. There will be no commercial traffic on the river during the race and very little powerboat traffic.  

Pictures, video and more info on our Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/KTRRegatta/