Goose Island Grind

06/02/2026

2026 Race Results! Thanks again to all the racers, volunteers, fans, and sponsors. We couldn’t do this without all of you! Pictures to come soon!
Paddle Dynamics
Kayoe SUP
Coulee Region Ecoscapes
ORA Trails - Outdoor Recreation Alliance

05/30/2026

Course is set and conditions are really great for the race!!! Thanks so much to Andy Nevitt and Maria Schilling for the help setting the course!!! See you all soon!!!

05/30/2026

05/26/2026

Hey Trail Friends! We need your help 👋

Goose Island Grind is right around the corner and we’re still looking for volunteers to help make this event happen. Right now we only have TWO volunteers signed up and a high number of racers! 🛶

Volunteer opportunities include:
• Registration Table
• Race Timer
• Course Aid (kayaker/boater on the water)
• Concessions

If you’ve got a few hours to spare, we’d love to have you on the crew!! Rockstar volunteers make it happen!!

Check it out and sign up here: https://oratrails.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=31

12/17/2025

Save the Date!!!!!! 2026 GOOSE ISLAND GRIND WILL BE SUNDAY MAY 31st!!!

Registration will be live by February 1st, 2026

Send a message to learn more

06/03/2025

06/03/2025

Thanks for attending the 2025 Goose Island Grind. If you'd like to provide any feedback on the event, check out this short post-event survey! We welcome your comments 💙

Thanks so much for attending the 2025 Goose Island Grind Paddle Race event! While the event is still fresh in our minds, Please take a moment to provide thoughts and feedback to make sure we provide an even better result next year.

06/02/2025

News8000 stopped down and joined the fun! Maybe you can spot yourself in their footage?

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The Mississippi River came alive with competitive spirit as nearly 50 paddlers navigated a 7.5-mile course during the Goose Island Grind Paddle Races at Goose Island