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SIDE NOTE: Saturday's NARROWS CHALLENGE invites all craft and has it's own 20K, 10K & 5K races:  For Prone, Kayaks, Surfskis, Outriggers, etc. click here if you are not a SUP paddler, but want to race:  Narrows Challenge 

USA SUP National Championships 2026

hosted by The Narrows Challenge | Gig Harbor, WA

September 18-20

The USA SUP National Championships 2026 hosted by The Narrows Challenge, is a premier stand up paddle boarding competition that brings together top paddlers from across the country. Held in beautiful Gig Harbor, the event features a range of races, including sprints, distance, and technical courses, showcasing elite talent and community participation. Competitors of all levels gather to test their skills, enjoy the vibrant paddling community, and vie for national titles in an exciting, high-energy atmosphere.

ALL ARE WELCOME

We can't wait to welcome you to Gig Harbor, Washington
Who will become our USA SUP National Champions  
in Sprint, Technical, and 10k Races?


Click here for the 2026 National Championships Bulletin!
Everything you need to know in one place!


SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 17   |  CLINICS

Friday, September 18  |  SPRINTS 

Saturday, September 19  |  DISTANCE

The Narrows Challenge 

5K inside harbor

Sunday, September 20 | TECHNICAL

Overall Awards

Naming of ACA Nations Cup US Team

(for ICF Worlds in Italy)



Three days of competition

100m Sprints, 10k and/or 5K Races, Technical

with age groups and overall awards

$210


NEW this year:

* Inflatable SUP category,

* Prize money on Open & iSUP category in all three races. 

* Youth category


Information on Paddleguru,

but registration is on PacificMultisport this year. 

REGISTER HERE

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Can't make it to Gig Harbor?

Compete Virtually!

Compete in the 5k or 10k distance race

at your favorite local paddling spot! 



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    Once again, USA SUP Nat Champs is the selection event for the 2026 Team for the ICF SUP World Championship in Sabaudia, Italy.

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