Team registration fee includes a 10×10 tent and 1 practice. Prices are in USD.

Payment Methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard, or Check.

Paying by check
You will receive a discount of $25 USD. This discount will be automatically applied during the registration process.

Introducing Event Guard
Offers your team peace of mind against the unknown. The rate for this event is $95 USD and must be purchased when registering your team for the event.
Cancellation or Postponement: If the event is cancelled or postponed more than 12 hours in advance of the scheduled first race, receive a full refund.
Cancel for Any Reason: Cancel anytime up to 30 days in advance of the event for any reason and receive a full refund.

For more information (i.e. refund policy, multi-event discount, etc), please visit our FAQ page.

Racing Divisions

• At least 3 teams must be registered in a division. Any division with less than 3 teams registered will be amalgamated into the next closest racing division offered. 
• To ensure races run smoothly, smaller divisions may be combined in heats but will race independently of each other.

Registration Add-Ons
Teams have the option to upgrade their tent to a larger size from GWN. In addition to tents, chairs and tables are also available. For more information, please refer to the “Athletes’ Village” tab below. Teams may also book additional practices, please see the “Practice” tab below for more information.

Address
Robious Landing Park is located at 3800 James River Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113, United States.

Site Map
The 2025 site map will be posted 1 week before event day.

Venue Rules
We’re committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators. Before heading out to the races, participants should know the following:

• These items are prohibited at the venue: glass bottles, BBQs, and grills. Coolers are allowed. Every bag will be subject to a search, including coolers.
• Cooking equipment and BBQ grills are not permitted on site.
• Pets are welcome but should be leashed at all times.

Teams are responsible for picking up their waste within their team sites.  In addition to handing out waste bags during team check-in, there will be wastebaskets located throughout the Athletes’ Village to maintain the venue’s cleanliness. Let’s all work together to keep Robious Landing Park clean.

Medical Services
Medical services and first aid will be available on site. If you’re in need of medical attention, please report to the medical tent for immediate assistance.

Race Schedule
The 2025 Race Schedule will be posted on Monday July 28th.

At least 3 teams must be registered in a division. Any division with less than 3 teams registered will be amalgamated into the next closest racing division offered. 

To ensure races run smoothly, smaller divisions may be combined in heats but will race independently of each other.

Industry Cup Races
To qualify for a Cup race, at least 70% of the crew must be part of the same company or industry.

Live Results
Get live race results and progressions on race day using your phone. Visit www.gwnresults.com

Race Marshaling
Marshaling for races will begin promptly half an hour before the first race of the day. Teams must be in the Marshalling area 30 minutes before their scheduled race throughout the day.

Race Day Check-In
Every Team Captain must check-in their team at Race Headquarters on race day. Registration will be open from approximately 6:30AM to 9:30AM-all teams must be checked in by this time. All waivers must be completed prior to check-in. Please visit the FAQ section for more information on how to check in on race day.

For a speedy check-in, ensure that all waivers for your team are completed. The electronic waiver deadline is 11:59AM EST on Wednesday July 30th. Online access to waivers will be restricted after the deadline, after which only paper copies will be accepted on Saturday morning.

Team Captain’s Meeting
There will be a Team Captain’s meeting on Saturday morning by the Marshalling Area to discuss race day rules and answer any participants’ questions, 1 hour prior to the first race.

Industry Cup Races
First-place teams will receive a trophy and gold medals.

Consolation Finals
First-place teams will receive a trophy and gold medals.

Grand Finals
Third and second-place teams will receive bronze and silver medals, respectively. First-place teams will receive a trophy and gold medals.

Awards Ceremonies
Ceremonies will take place after each Industry Cup, Consolation Race, and Grand Final Race. Volunteers will gather the gold medal-winning team as they come off the water.  They will be escorted directly to the stage. Bronze and silver medal-winning teams will receive their medals in the dock area.

The A Division Grand Final for Mixed, Women’s, and Open ceremonies will take place after all races are completed on Saturday.

Stay tuned for entertainment and on-site activities for 2025.

Marketplace: 

• Mapulder LLC
• Thompson Creek Window Company
• Passanante’s Home Food Services

Food Vendors: 

• Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream
• Notova Foods
• Travel Tom’s Coffee

Interested in being a vendor? Email us at sales@gwnevents.com to find out more.

Event Day Parking
Will be located at James River High School parking lots. It is approximately 3-5 minute walk to the Event Site. Parking Map below.

Please follow the “Dragon Boat Festival Parking” directional signage on-site to the designated parking lots.

Gear Drop Off Area
Due to limited access, up to two (2) cars per team will be allowed to drop off gear; they will be directed to park in the James River High School lots. Gear drop off to begin at 6:30AM.

Looking to have some fun on the docks? GWN is always looking for fantastic volunteers.

As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of the exciting and fast-paced action that is dragon boat racing. You’ll also get to experience the energy and excitement of the festival event atmosphere and be a part of a vibrant community of dragon boat enthusiasts. Volunteers will be needed to help with various tasks in ensuring the safety and smooth operations of the event through the various outlined tasks:

• Boat Marshalls: Will be on the dock assisting paddlers with getting in and out of the boats. This position should be filled by people who are comfortable around the water.
• Results Runners: Will be posting the results from the Timing Officials at the Registration Headquarters. This position requires neat handwriting.
• Team Marshalls: Will assist the Marshalling Manager in ensuring that all teams are ready to load into boats at the correct time to maintain smooth running of the races.
• Crowd Control: Will ensure one-way flow traffic from the Marshalling Area after boats are unloaded.

If you would like to volunteer, we can promise some food, drinks, a really cool shirt, and community service hours (if applicable) so please complete this Volunteer Form to join our team! To get more info or ask any questions, feel free to send us an email at volunteers@gwnevents.com.

Check out past event results.

2025

2024

2023