Snake River Canoe Race
The Snake River Canoe Race is an independent organizing group and is not a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
Near perfect conditions greet canoeists for 44th annual Snake River Canoe Race
In the past several years heavy rains the week before the race have created wonderful canoeing conditions. This year was no different with a water level of 4.88 feet at the 9:30 race start.
The Mora Lions had thier brat stand availble to canoeists and spectators, which helped raise funds for Mora area community betterment projects.
Members of the La Compagnie organization, which focuses on the history of the fur trade was also on hand to display trade-style canoe and explaining what canoeing during the fur trade era was all about.
An Exhilarating Adventure on the Water!
Your Arrival in Mora
Parking, canoe transportation, post-race food and awards are held adjacent to the Kanabec County History Center at 805 Forest Ave W, Mora, 55051.
Transportation to the Start
Buses and canoe trailers will transport you and your canoe to the starting point. The first buses will leave at 7:00 am and the last buses as well as the last canoe trailer leaves at 8:30 am. Bus transportation is free.
If you drive to the starting area you must make your own arrangements to get your vehicle back to the finish area. Parking is limited at the start area.
The Start
The race start will be by race class and in waves.
When your race class is called please quickly get your canoe and yourselves on the river.
The Finish
Canoe and kayak volunteer handlers will help get canoes in and out of the river. Participants, however, are responsible for hauling their canoe from the shore to their vehicles.
Food & Beverages
Relax and socialize after the race. Food and beverages for purchase will be available near the finish line.
Awards
Over 100 medals awarded in numerous categories & age classes. Official timing ends at 1:30 pm due to the beginning of the award ceremony. The Snake Rive Canoe Race is a qualifying event for both the Mora Classic Series and the Mora Motion Series.
Order your 2025 race T-shirt: Commemorative race T-shirts will be available for purchase only Online during your registration process. Online registration opens in January 2026.
Past race results
Race Information & Details
Canoe Rentals Are Available During the Registration Process
Nine aluminum canoes are for rent. The price is $50.00, which includes paddles and life vests. The canoes can be picked up at the start area just before the race and simply left on shore at the finish line. You can rent a canoe as part of your online registration process. Registration opens January 2026. More questions? Call 320-333-8970 or email chushagen@gmail.com
Pick-up of canoe numbers will be available only at the start area beginning at 7:30am on race day.
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Snake River Canoe Race Contact Information
Rita Sundberg - (612) 201-6681
skimora@gmail.com
Pat Gorham - (320) 267-3276
p.gorham@oakwoodproperty.com
SNAKE RIVER CANOE CLUB
c/o Susan FranceWeber
939 Eldris Way
Mora, MN 55051
snakerivercanoerace@gmail.com
Snake River Water Levels
2026 DAILY SNAKE RIVER WATER LEVELS-Begins April 1, 2026
(Readings at Noon daily.)
The water depth gauge on the County Road 6 bridge is no longer available due to vandalism. Whether this gauge will ever again be available is unknown. We will instead be using the monitoring station located on the Highway 65 bridge downstream from the canoe race finish line. We compared 2021, 2019 & 2018 April and race week data and concluded at very high water levels the Highway 65 station readings are about a foot higher than at the County Road 6 gauge. As water levels drop the readings at each gauge become closer together until they are nearly the same at low water levels. To help provide more context to the new water gauge, we will also indicate: “Very High Water” reflecting very fast flow due to flooding or heavy rain event and that caution be taken when on the river. “Very good to good” reflecting wonderful race conditions that range from no worries about hitting any rocks to the average race conditions requiring some reading of rapids. “Low water” reflects the race will be held, but advisable to leave your good racing canoes at home. The Highway 65 station recording water levels throughout each day. Hourly results can be viewed at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/csg/site.html?id=36049001 Note: Be sure date range is correct and set to Raw Levels (and not the default discharge rate.) To view results in a data table click on Download Data.
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