64th Annual Mother’s Day Races are Back in Person!

Pilar, NM – May 6-8, 2022

This Mother’s Day weekend, American Whitewater’s affiliate club, the Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico, is hosting the 64th annual Mother’s Day Races in beautiful Pilar, NM, May 6-8.

This year’s event will include down river races, slalom competition, and a freestyle or downriver rodeo and river surf competition (depending on water levels) on the 6 mile Class III whitewater section of the Rio Grande named for the race itself – The Racecourse.

Racers can choose to kayak, canoe, SUP or raft down river and the Slalom course is open to kayaks, canoes and SUP. Registration starts at 9 am. Races begin at 10 am. Saturday.

Friday evening May 6th there is a dutch-oven cook off at Rio Bravo group shelter. Races are held on Saturday May 7th. On Sunday Adobe Whitewater hosts community paddle trips (a perfect opportunity to go paddling with your Mom!).

There is limited first come-first served, camping available at the Rio Bravo group campground.This is just a short distance from the race starting point. Additional campsites are available in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Awards, prizes, and a raffle will be held at the Rio Bravo group shelter Saturday night.

American Whitewater staff will be at the event talking about our work in New Mexico.  Stop by the booth and say hi.

Register online at www.mothersdaywhitewater.com

For questions please contact board@adobewhitewater.org attn: Michael Carney

Photo credit: Britt Runyon Images

In addition to the event, New Wave Rafting will be offering trips on the Racecourse both morning and afternoon as well as the No Wave Float trip through the beautiful Rio Grande del Norte Monument. The snow is melting in the high country and the river is beautiful this spring. Get out there and go rafting! Call us at 800-984-1444 today or book you trip online for a 10% discount.