2026 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race
All are welcome to join the fun at the 2026 Cardboard Boat Race! Check-in is at 9AM day of event and races start at 11AM. There will be music, face painting, games, contests and more! In addition to cardboard, duct tape and paint... creativity, a sense of humor and adventure are all that is required.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
RACE DIVISIONS
YOUTH REGATTA - ALL crew members must be 12 years old & under
GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA - ALL crew members must be over 12 years old
YACHT CLUB REGATTA - Any combination of ages on board
OUTLAW RACE - If you are still afloat here's a second chance to race again and go for the gold! (no need to register online)
YOUTH REGATTA - ALL crew members must be 12 years old & under
GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA - ALL crew members must be over 12 years old
YACHT CLUB REGATTA - Any combination of ages on board
OUTLAW RACE - If you are still afloat here's a second chance to race again and go for the gold! (no need to register online)
1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will be announced in each of the divisions.
As per tradition... Special Awards will be given out to: Best Spirit, Titanic Sinking, People's Choice, Best Constructed (no tubes), Best Captain, Most Creative, Commander's Choice, and this year a SPECIAL America 250 award
* To complete registration you must click 'I Agree' on the dropdown menu under Waiver Liabilities
* Be sure to select your T-Shirt size!
(T-Shirt is included in entry fee for registered crew and available for purchase to landlubbers for $25)
Pre-registration is required and must be done online HERE
Location:
Downtown Riverhead - Riverhead Business Improvement District, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901, United States
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
08/01/2026
Time:
Event opens at 9AM
Race starts at 11AM
Price:
$25.00 per boat (includes Captain fee)
$10.00 each additional crew member
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service