Sat, Apr 18
|Location is TBD
2026 Bourbeuse Bluebell Race
Our 8th Annual Bourbeuse Bluebell Race is here! Earth's Classroom's biggest fundraiser! Paddle 18.2 miles (or 19.3 miles on a possible new route!!) on Missouri’s most crooked river and support EC’s mission to inspire in our youth, a love for lifelong learning in the outdoors.
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM CDT
Location is TBD
About the event
Join Us for our 8th Annual Bourbeuse Bluebell Race!
Paddle, Play, and Celebrate! Take on Missouri’s most crooked river at the Bourbeuse Bluebell Race, Earth’s Classroom’s biggest fundraiser of the year! This 18.2-mile adventure (or 19.3 miles on a possible new route!!) is open to all paddlers and includes homemade morning snacks, finish-line refreshments, an all-you-can-eat Italian dinner, and prizes for the winners. Enjoy springtime scenery, camaraderie, and support environmental education—all in one unforgettable day! Register now to secure your spot!
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
(Back-up Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026)
Registration Check-in: 8:00-9:00 am
Race Start: 10:00 am
Race Length: 18.2 miles (or 19.3 depending on river level)
Start Location: MDC Tea Access, Rosebud, MO (or MDC Mint Spring Access, depending on river level)
Finish Location: MDC Mill Rock Access, Gerald, MO (or MDC Tea Access, depending on river level)
Entry Fee: $50/person
Want to be a River Hole Sponsor? Click here to sign up now!
Questions? Contact us at 573-437-7628 or earthsclassroom@gmail.com.
2026 BOURBEUSE BLUEBELL RACE REGISTRATION FORM
Or click here to fill out the form.