16th Annual Great River Race

Why We Race

BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A STRONG START.

Each year, we work with more than 30,000 youth to deepen their connection to land and water, build confidence and belonging in the outdoors, and create pathways to higher education and outdoor-related careers.

Your Impact

PLACE-BASED LEARNING ON THE RIVER AND THE LAND.

Funds raised through your sponsorship support Wilderness Inquiry programs that directly address the opportunity gap. With your help, we can bring meaningful outdoor experiences to more youth each year — experiences that connect them to the stories, history, and ecology of the Mississippi River and the lands they call home. Canoemobile invites students to learn from the river itself: listening to its cultural and historical stories, exploring local ecosystems, and honoring indigenous and community knowledge alongside classroom learning.