10th Annual Cooper River Dragon Boat Regatta

Cooper River Park, Cherry Hill, NJ

Save the Date: June 20, 2026

Registration is open!

New date! Lower prices! 2K race for Sport Crews!

Check it out below!

Fun, competitive, for everyone.

  • Group of women participating in a team outdoor game, wearing matching sports uniforms, with one woman in the foreground adjusting her gear, all under a sunny sky and surrounded by trees.

    All Levels Event

    The Regatta offers great fun and team-building for novice or intermediate community teams, as well as an opportunity for competitive sport teams to compete in an ERDBA event. Test your team's abilities in 200-meter races (Community & Sport Teams) and 500-meter races (Sport Teams). Race day is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

  • A large house with multiple peaked roofs and a tower, illuminated at night, reflected in a river.

    Great Location

    The Cooper River is the ideal water venue for dragon boating, drawing praise from athletes and international experts for its sheltered, straight, race course. At the heart of the venue is the newly renovated Cooper River Park, home to the Camden County Boathouse, a spectacular facility with all the finest amenities.

  • Two competing dragon boat teams racing in a body of water surrounded by green trees in the background. The team members are paddling intensely, wearing colorful athletic uniforms and white hats.

    Must-Attend

    Just minutes from the NJ Turnpike, Interstate 295, Route 130 and Route 70, with ample hotel and parking options, make this event a must-attend for your team, and the perfect early entry opportunity for sponsors looking to own a captive audience.

How to participate

  • Women in a dragon boat race competing on a river, paddling vigorously, with a woman at the front shouting and holding a paddle, wearing life jackets and hats, with a green floatation device on the boat and a background of trees and boats.

    Register Your Team

    Learn more about different racing classes, registration fees, practice schedule, tent rentals and more. When you’re ready, register using our online form.

    Learn More & Register
  • Close-up of a colorful dragon boat dragon head sculpture floating on water with a bridge and trees in the background.

    Be a Sponsor

    Learn more about sponsorship opportunities, the benefits of sponsorship, see previous and current sponsors, and contact us to become a sponsor!

    Become a Sponsor
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    Be a Vendor

    The Regatta will have a vendor area where athletes and spectators will be able to shop for some fun, exciting and unique items.

    Sign Up To Be a Vendor
  • A group of women preparing for a dragon boat race by carrying paddles near a river, wearing colorful athletic clothing and sunglasses, with green trees in the background.

    Cover the Event

    Looking for a human interest story for your audience or a sporting event for your community calendar? The regatta’s perfect! See past coverage, download media assets, and contact our media representative.

    Get Media Information
  • A woman with a black visor and a tank top with a green graphic holds a young boy on her shoulders. The boy is smiling and making a peace sign with both hands, wearing a blue T-shirt. They are at an outdoor event near a body of water, with tents and other people in the background.

    Come Cheer

    Attendance is free for the whole family! No tickets necessary for spectators - just come visit on race day. We’ll see you there.

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About Cooper River Park

Cooper River Park is a historic greenway along Cooper River, a major tributary to the Delaware River traveling through several communities in southern New Jersey, just east of Philadelphia. The recently renovated park is home to the Camden County Boathouse, a spectacular facility with all the finest amenities.

Cooper River is the perfect setting for dragon boat racing, drawing praise from athletes and international experts for its sheltered, minimal current, race course. It has hosted numerous Dad Vail Ragatta rowing events, including the IRAs, NCAAs, and the SRAA regattas, in addition to many local high school, collegiate and master’s regattas.

The Athlete’s Village is located on N. Park Drive at Veteran’s Island (next to LaScala’s Restaurant). Marshaling and boat launch will take place between the island and the restaurant.

 

Event Producer

The Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival is produced by 22 Dragons, one of North America’s most experienced dragon boat event organizers. 22 Dragons has worked with the CRDBC to create a memorable and well-organized festival where fun and friendly competition will take center stage. Expect a first-class event perfect for both beginners and competitive sport teams.

 

As a bonus, 22 Dragons’ experienced and friendly staff also works with Community Teams in a pre-festival practice session to ensure that new paddlers are at their best on race day.