Northland Challenge

01aug9:00 am4:00 pmNorthland Challenge9:00 am - 4:00 pm Duck Park

Event Details

4th Annual Northland Challenge!

Northland Area Federal Credit Union and the Thunder Bay River Center present the Fourth Annual Northland Challenge!

Join us on Saturday, August 1st, starting at 9:00 AM for fun-filled festivities.

Kayak Races | Arts & Craft Show | Duck Park Doggy Derby | Food Trucks

Kayak Races

This year, we are introducing three divisions: Women’s Sport, Men’s Sport, and Recreation.

Alpena Duck Park – 1510 W Chisholm St. Alpena MI 49707

Women’s Sport Division Race begins at 9:00 AM
Men’s Sport Division Race starts at 9:15 AM
Recreational Division begins at 9:30 AM

$28 early registration, $35 day of registration, $20 discounted registration for EMTs, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, and Veterans, and Bay Athletic Club Members.

Arts & Craft Show

Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Duck Park 1510 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For questions regarding event details, vendor applications, and payment, please email reelfunnorthlandchallenge@gmail.com.

Dog Park Doggy Derby

Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Duck Park 1510 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707

$10 registration fee

Race Times

  • 0-15 lbs: 11:00 AM
  • 16-30 lbs: 12:00 PM
  • 31-45 lbs: 1:00 PM
  • 46-60 lbs: 2:00 PM
  • 61 lbs: 3:00 PM

All proceeds benefit Second Chance Animal Shelter.

Supporting Our Community

All proceeds benefit the Thunder Bay River Center and the Second Chance Animal Shelter

Time

August 1, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Duck Park

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