Pagosa Paddle

05/15/2026

🌅🚣 TONIGHT IS SPRINTS TO SUNSET at Pagosa Paddle! 🚣🌅

The river comes alive tonight as paddlers charge through the whitewater park during one of the most exciting evenings of the weekend! 🌊🔥

🕓 Registration starts at 4PM
🚨 Races begin at 5PM

Whether you’re jumping in a boat or just grabbing a spot along the riverwalk, come cheer on our brave athletes as they battle the rapids through downtown Pagosa Springs!

Nothing says summer in Pagosa like whitewater, sunshine, and a crowd hyping up racers on the river. ☀️🙌

Who’s coming tonight?! 👀🌊

05/14/2026

Our collaboration with The Springs Resort is a highlight for our athletes and volunteers. A soaking pass is a great way to say thank you for participation and volunteering for our event!!

05/07/2026

Everyone is getting excited.

05/07/2026

It’s ON!! Recent moisture is keeping our water levels up. Remember to pre-register and be part of the first group to get a special pass into The Springs Resort Pints event. All participants get a soaking pass!!!

04/22/2026

👀 NOT RACING? NO PROBLEM
📍 Best viewing spot: is from The Springs Resort, we have partnered again to celebrate their event "Pools, Pints and Paddles".

This is your excuse to grab a drink, post up, and watch chaos unfold on the river.

🔥 Downtown whitewater features = nonstop action

Bring your swimsuit. Bring friends. Bring energy.

💬 Who are you watching with?

04/21/2026

We’re excited to be part of something special—a true collaboration weekend in Pagosa! 🙌

A huge thank you to The Springs Resort for partnering with us during their Pools, Pints & Paddles weekend, May 15–16. This event brings together the best of what our community has to offer:

💧 Pools – Relax and recharge at The Springs Resort’s incredible hot springs
🍺 Pints – Enjoy the Saturday Beer Tasting event
🚣 Paddles – Join us on the river for the Pagosa Paddle, hosted by Friends of the Upper San Juan River.org

The Springs Resort is going above and beyond by supporting the Pagosa Paddle with a generous donation AND providing soaking passes for our athletes and volunteers—thank you for helping us make this event unforgettable!

✨ BONUS: The first 25 registered participants will receive an ALL-ACCESS pass to Saturday’s Beer Tasting event, where we will present Pagos Paddle awards.
Reserve your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pagosa-paddle-2026-registration-1987643651668

04/21/2026

🛶 CALLING ALL PADDLERS 🛶

Think you’ve got what it takes?

💥 Raft Teams (R4)
💥 Kayak (Hard shell + IK)
💥 SUP

This is a sanctioned regional qualifier—and yes, there are 🏆 prizes + bragging rights.

⚠️ Gear up: Helmet + PFD required

🔥 Bonus:
✔️ FREE soak pass at The Springs Resort
✔️ First 25 athletes = FREE Pints, Pools & Paddles 🍺♨️

👉 Register NOW before spots fill

💬 Tag your crew 👇

05/23/2025

Friends of the Upper San Juan River will be collaborating along with Town of Pagosa Springs and other community groups to see this project come to fruition!!!

🚣 The Town is moving forward with an exciting new recreation project through the acquisition of the property known as “Bob’s LP,” located at 1040 E. Highway 160.

This strategic purchase, finalized at the end of April, lays the groundwork for new boater access at the East Gateway to downtown, a long-envisioned park amenity that will enhance access to the San Juan River and provide meaningful improvements to the Town’s outdoor recreation offerings.

The first phase of improvements to the property include:
💙 Site cleanup and preparation
💙 Refinement of park and river access design concepts
💙 Installation of a formal boat ramp to improve public river access
💙 Development of a safe and functional parking area

Learn more about the project at https://www.pagosasprings.co.gov/home-page/page/town-acquires-property-expand-river-access.

05/13/2025

The Springs Resort presented Friends of the Upper San Juan River with a $1000 sponsorship check and also donated soaking passes for all of our athletes and volunteers for Pagosa Paddle. Such a great collaboration!!

05/12/2025

What an incredible weekend. We want to thank all the athletes that participated in this year’s event. Great turn out and and cooperative weather. Race results will be posted on our website soon.