Grab your paddle and join us for one of Seattle’s most unique community events! The Clean Lake Union Paddle Race brings together paddlers, supporters, and local businesses for a fun day on the water while raising critical funds to protect and improve our local waterways.

Whether you’re a seasoned paddleboarder, kayaker, canoeist, or just looking for a great cause to support, we’d love to have you join us.

Event Details

Friday, September 11, 2026

📍 Gasworks Brewing on Lake Union

2441 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103

Check-In: 10:00 AM
Race Start: 11:00 AM

Your participation helps fund Clean Lake Union’s work to remove pollution, improve water quality, and protect the health of our local waterways.

Need Equipment?

No equipment? No problem! We’re partnering with Seattle Paddle Club to offer paddleboard and kayak rentals for the race. Reserve your equipment in advance, and Seattle Paddle Club will deliver it directly to the event on race morning.

Reserve your equipment here. When booking, select your equipment, select September 11, 2026, and choose a 4-hour rental. Use promo code CleanLake for a 10% discount.

Racing with a group? Check out the Party Board—an oversized paddleboard that fits up to 8 people and is perfect for teams!

Suggested Donation Levels

$50 per person — Covers the cost of your participation

$100 per person — Helps support future Clean Lake Union projects and programs

*Paddle equipment is not included.

Post-Race Celebration

Cold beer from Gasworks Brewing

Live music

Awards and prizes

Community gathering on the waterfront

Race Routes

Race routes and course details will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Support Clean Lake Union

Our goal is to raise $150,000 to support Clean Lake Union’s ongoing efforts to improve water quality, restore habitat, and create a healthier future for Lake Union and our surrounding waterways.

Every paddle stroke—and every dollar raised—helps make a difference.

Register today and help us reach our $150,000 goal!