Rowers to Compete Saturday, October 5, 2024 in the 23rd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge

(MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, September 16, 2024) – The 23rd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 5th beginning at 9 am for men’s and women’s teams of fours and eights and will conclude by 2 pm. This difficult 3-mile course on the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers attracts high school, collegiate and club teams from throughout the Midwest. The start of each race begins at 25th and Canal Streets on the Menomonee River and heads east where it makes a sharp left turn north on the Milwaukee River navigating narrow passageways under ten bridges which makes this race particularly challenging for competitors. The course passes through the heart of downtown Milwaukee and the finish line is just south of Pleasant Street adjacent to Schlitz Park. Women’s 4s begins the day followed by men’s 8s, women’s 8s and concludes with men’s 4s in the early afternoon.

The Milwaukee River Challenge is thrilled to welcome back the University of Wisconsin Women’s Crew team for the first time since 2019. Some of the best high school teams in the region as well as competitive shells from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and The Milwaukee Rowing Club on their home course look forward to competing against some of the midwest’s best. There are excellent vantage points for spectators including the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds, the exciting 90 degree turn at Water Street in the Historic Third Ward and Pere Marquette Park. Restaurants and bars along the Riverwalk provide a fun place to catch the action while enjoying brunch, lunch or a beverage. The Riverwalk in Schlitz Park is an excellent spot to cheer teams on as they make a push to the finish. Visitors can hear a running commentary throughout the day at Schlitz Park provided by seasoned race veterans as well as the opportunity to purchase food and beverages and mingle with race teams.

The regatta is presented by Schlitz Park and sponsored by the Milwaukee Riverwalk District in conjunction with The Milwaukee Rowing Club. Other 2024 partners include: Beer Capitol/Molson Coors, Wisconsin Preservation Fund, Inc., Sunflower Investments, Riverwalk Dentistry, Gilbane Building Company, Titan Building Company, KEI – Kujawa Enterprises, Inc., Mandel Group, MSOE Milwaukee School of Engineering, La Lune Collection, Milwaukee Kayak Company, Westown Association and Baird.

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WHAT: 23rd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge Crew Race for high school, collegiate and club crews of 4s and 8s

WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2024 beginning at 9 am and running up to 2 pm.

WHERE: The race begins on the Menomonee River at 25th and Canal Streets and heads east to the confluence of the Milwaukee River where the course makes a sharp left turn through downtown with the finish line just south of Pleasant Street adjacent to Schlitz Park. Schlitz Park serves as race central for all competing teams.

WHO: 500+ rowers from high school, collegiate and club teams from throughout the midwest including crews from MSOE, Marquette University, Milwaukee Rowing Club and University of Wisconsin Women

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