The Milwaukee River Challenge
For more information on the Milwaukee River Challenge, contact Gary A. Ahrens, Race Director, 414.271.6560, gaahrens@michaelbest.com
The 11th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge was held this September 16th as nearly 700 participants tested their stamina and precision on the Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers. The single leg 3 mile Challenge began at 25th & Canal streets on the Menomonee River and proceeded east to the junction with the Milwaukee River, and turned north to Schlitz Park just below Pleasant Street.
More than a dozen bridges on the Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers allowed spectators intimate views of the racing bladework. Outdoor seating at the many riverside restaurants, as well as Schlitz Park, the Milwaukee RiverWalk and the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds also provided spectacular vantage points. The Milwaukee River Challenge is the most accessible rowing race for spectators in the U.S. No where else are spectators as close to the shells when they are racing.
There are no entry fees for participants in this race.
