Summer starts here: race at North America’s flagship dragon boat festival from June 25-27, 2027 at False Creek!

It’s time to return to False Creek: the countdown to June 2027 starts now. 2027 registrations open on September 7, 2026 at register.dragonboatbc.ca. Take 10% off during early bird registration until December 31!

2027 Race Registration Info

Event Key Info

Race Program Info

• Premier Mixed Division – 4 X 500M, top 18 teams invited to 2K Guts and Glory Grand Final on Sunday
• Premier Women Division – 4 X 500M, top 12 teams invited to 2K Guts and Glory Grand Final on Saturday
• Premier Open Division: 3 X 500M, top 6 teams invited to 2K Guts and Glory Grand Final on Saturday
• Junior Mixed Division: 4 X 500M
• Cups: International, 24U, Breast Cancer Paddler, Senior C/D, Pride, and Para: 1-5 teams= 1X 100M (Final); 6-7 teams= 2X100M (Knockout round, then Final); 8-9 teams= 3X100M (2 Knockout rounds, then Final)
• NOTE: Race program subject to change without notice. In the event a division does not have sufficient teams to run multiple rounds, times and medals will be determined in a Round system where times will be added together for final placement.

*All racers on a composite team roster MUST also be listed on the roster of any Mixed team that has paid the full Festival registration fee. Composite teams race in the same division as other Women or Open teams, but enjoy a reduced rate as a special incentive for Mixed teams to combine with another Mixed team to race in more divisions. For added clarity, there must be more than 1 mixed boat combining to enjoy composite rates. Please note that we cannot necessarily hold the races for cross-rostered racers between divisions; the maximum capacity of 30 per roster is to compensate for potential back-to-back races.

**Junior registration in Premier Open subject to review by the Festival, and is meant to be only for teams looking for additional racing opportunities, NOT in lieu of the Junior Mixed Division

***Thanks to Concord Pacific, Overseas teams (outside North America) receive free registration. Please note that due to extreme and repeated abuse of the Overseas fee waiver, an attendance deposit will be collected at the point of registration, which will be provided back to overseas teams on arrival at the Festival either as a cheque, or as vouchers for food trucks and beverages.

****International Cup registration spots are typically offered according to the following formula: Local 1st and 2nd team at Vessi 500 Championship; top BC, top Canada outside of BC, top USA, and overseas teams based on Saturday Heat 1 results. Specific qualification information will be published once registration closes annually.

Thanks to the Milton K. Wong Legacy Project, every junior team races for free in the Junior Mixed division, and every 24U/Senior/Cancer/Breast Cancer/Accessibility team enjoys subsidised All Access rates. Accessibility teams are determined by the Festival, and include those comprised of individuals with different abilities. Email info@dragonboatbc.ca to assess eligibility for All Access rates.

See full Terms and Conditions on register.dragonboatbc.ca. Refund requests accepted until March 31, and provided: to original method of payment or cheque minus 25% administration fee, or full credit valid until September 30 of the following year. No refunds/credits given after March 31. Transfers to a different team, or divisional or name changes are only allowed until each race registration deadline subject to capacity. Prices are in Canadian dollars, and subject to applicable taxes. In the event of full event cancellation due to smoke, heat, or public health emergencies, race fees will be: fully refunded or carried forward for future use on a Dragon Boat BC gift card.