Hell or Highwater 2026
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Location Petawawa, ON
- Price $13.04
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of paddling and competition at the Hell or Highwater 2026 event, taking place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in the scenic town of Petawawa, Renfrew. This action-packed event features multiple race distances, including both short and long courses for a variety of boat types such as short boats, creek boats, long boats, canoes, and rafts. Participants can look forward to a thrilling lineup that includes races running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a special SUP Cross Race at noon and the highly anticipated Boatercross at 1:00 PM.
Don't miss your chance to compete for the prestigious titles of King and Queen of Hell in this exciting race series! With six races throughout the day, paddlers can earn points in various categories and vie for fantastic prizes. To ensure a smooth experience, pre-register by May 8th and secure your official event T-shirt by April 22nd. After a day of fierce competition, join us for an after-party at Dog House Brewing, where you can unwind and celebrate with fellow paddling enthusiasts. Camping is available for a nominal fee, so make sure to grab your spot early
Don't miss your chance to compete for the prestigious titles of King and Queen of Hell in this exciting race series! With six races throughout the day, paddlers can earn points in various categories and vie for fantastic prizes. To ensure a smooth experience, pre-register by May 8th and secure your official event T-shirt by April 22nd. After a day of fierce competition, join us for an after-party at Dog House Brewing, where you can unwind and celebrate with fellow paddling enthusiasts. Camping is available for a nominal fee, so make sure to grab your spot early
Organiser's Description
Pre Registering will help move everyone along much quicker morning of and get everyone on the water much quicker! Pre Reg will END May 8.
T-Shirts are available for Pre-Order for $30, with limited numbers available day of for $40. Grab yours early so we can guarantee we get your size. Tshirt Pre Orders ENDS April 22Race CategoriesShort Course (Railroad -Top of lovers)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)Long Course (Railroad-Catwalk)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)
DAY OF EVENTS:
~9:00-2:45 - Registration & BIB Assignment Petawawa Centennial Park
10:00-12:30 - Short Course Races
12:30 - SUP Cross RaceMeet @ "Pepsi Plant" EddyParking available at old Pepsi Plant (3532 Petawawa Blvd), walk the trail down to the river.
1:00 - BoatercrossMeet @ B.C. Start
1:30-4:00 - Long Course Races
5:00-Close - After Party Dog House Brewing (3067 Petawawa Blvd)Bring cash for Food, Drinks, & Raffle.King & Queen of Hell
Back for Year 2!! King and Queen of Hell Race Series, fresh for 2026! Brace yourself for six thrilling races packed with adrenaline as participants vie for points-based rewards and the esteemed titles of King and Queen of Hell.To partake in this thrilling series, racers must declare their intent and register for each of the following races: shortboat, creek boat, and long boat for both short course and long course categories. With six races throughout the day, participants have the opportunity to score a total of 60 points if they emerge victorious in each category.The competition spans three short-course races and three long-course races, covering short boat, creek boat, and long boat categories. Canoes will be grouped by boat length, ensuring a level playing field for all contenders.Points will be distributed to the top 10 men and women in each category, with the winner of each race receiving 10 points, the runner-up receiving 9 points, and so forth, down to 1 point for the 10th place finisher.But the excitement doesn't end there!Prizes for men and women are still to be determined.Prepare to test your limits, conquer the rapids, and seize your crown in the ultimate display of paddling prowess. Join us for the King and Queen of Hell Race Series and stake your claim to greatness!Camping: available $5 / person / night. We have limited site availability so folks will need to share campsites. The campground is not yet officially open for the season so there may be some limited facilities available. Please Contact us if you wish to arrange Camping.
Volunteer:We have opportunities on both Land and Water, it takes over 40 volunteers throughout the day to keep this event going, we thank our longstanding volunteers for their years of dedication but encourage others to step up and take a shift throughout the day. Send us a message on Facebook if you are available, or register online through race roster.
T-Shirts are available for Pre-Order for $30, with limited numbers available day of for $40. Grab yours early so we can guarantee we get your size. Tshirt Pre Orders ENDS April 22Race CategoriesShort Course (Railroad -Top of lovers)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)Long Course (Railroad-Catwalk)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)
DAY OF EVENTS:
~9:00-2:45 - Registration & BIB Assignment Petawawa Centennial Park
10:00-12:30 - Short Course Races
12:30 - SUP Cross RaceMeet @ "Pepsi Plant" EddyParking available at old Pepsi Plant (3532 Petawawa Blvd), walk the trail down to the river.
1:00 - BoatercrossMeet @ B.C. Start
1:30-4:00 - Long Course Races
5:00-Close - After Party Dog House Brewing (3067 Petawawa Blvd)Bring cash for Food, Drinks, & Raffle.King & Queen of Hell
Back for Year 2!! King and Queen of Hell Race Series, fresh for 2026! Brace yourself for six thrilling races packed with adrenaline as participants vie for points-based rewards and the esteemed titles of King and Queen of Hell.To partake in this thrilling series, racers must declare their intent and register for each of the following races: shortboat, creek boat, and long boat for both short course and long course categories. With six races throughout the day, participants have the opportunity to score a total of 60 points if they emerge victorious in each category.The competition spans three short-course races and three long-course races, covering short boat, creek boat, and long boat categories. Canoes will be grouped by boat length, ensuring a level playing field for all contenders.Points will be distributed to the top 10 men and women in each category, with the winner of each race receiving 10 points, the runner-up receiving 9 points, and so forth, down to 1 point for the 10th place finisher.But the excitement doesn't end there!Prizes for men and women are still to be determined.Prepare to test your limits, conquer the rapids, and seize your crown in the ultimate display of paddling prowess. Join us for the King and Queen of Hell Race Series and stake your claim to greatness!Camping: available $5 / person / night. We have limited site availability so folks will need to share campsites. The campground is not yet officially open for the season so there may be some limited facilities available. Please Contact us if you wish to arrange Camping.
Volunteer:We have opportunities on both Land and Water, it takes over 40 volunteers throughout the day to keep this event going, we thank our longstanding volunteers for their years of dedication but encourage others to step up and take a shift throughout the day. Send us a message on Facebook if you are available, or register online through race roster.
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