Presents
October 3
Since 2010, Greens Bayou Coalition has worked to develop a Paddling Trail that would offer paddlers a surprisingly peaceful, scenic route in the midst of the Urban Wilderness that is Harris County. Collaborating with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks & Recreation Department, and so many other community partners, the Greens Bayou Paddling Trail is now recognized by Texas Parks & Wildlife as an official Texas Paddling Trail!
The Annual Greens Bayou Regatta has always followed the route of the proposed trail. Experience Houston's most secluded and natural paddling destination.
Join us for this fun 7.7 mile race from Brock Adventure Park to Thomas Bell Foster Park. Racers receive a t-shirt, plus lunch, beverages, awards and music at the end-of-race party. And this is not your usual race! You can also "Sign Up to Clean Up!" Pick up a trash-grabber and bag and help clear floatables from the bayou on your way to the finish line! Most trash collected wins the coveted
"Styrofoam Cup" Award.
Funds raised support the mission of Greens Bayou Coalition to improve the quality of life in the Greens Bayou watershed, including the further development of the Greens Bayou Paddling Trail.
Important to Know!
Starting Line: Brock Adventure Park
8201 John Ralston Rd. Houston, TX 77044
Finish Line: Thomas Bell Foster Park
12895 Greens Bayou St. Houston, Texas 77015
Start Time: 9:00am in-water start for all boats.
Finish Line Awards Ceremony: 12:30pm at Thomas Bell
Foster Park
Race Director: Tom Helm
Minimum entry age for all divisions is 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the boat and waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Online registration: $50; Race day registration: $60.
Entry includes t-shirt & lunch (while supplies last.) Free shuttle provided by METRO from Finish Line back to Start.
Your registration fee does not include boat rental.
Please NO DRONES at the end of the race! TEXSAR will have drones in the air, monitoring the racers and their teams in the water. Thank you!
Join our Growing List of Sponsors
There are many levels of sponsorship for the Greens Bayou Regatta, from $10,000 Presenting Sponsor to
In-Kind Sponsor. All are necessary, and all are appreciated! Your monetary sponsorship includes race entry or entries, as well as other perks. Please see what might work for you or your company and help us make this an amazing event!
Corporate sponsors will compete for the Greens Bayou Regatta Cup, a perpetual award that is passed each year to the new winner. The base will be engraved with the sponsor's name, and the Cup can hold a place of honor in the winning Sponsor's offices for a year--until the next Regatta!
Unable to paddle or sponsor this year?
Greens Bayou Coalition still needs your help! There are many volunteer opportunities as we prepare for and especially during the Regatta. Or consider making a tax-deductible donation to Greens Bayou Coalition, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Join our 2026 Greens Bayou Regatta Sponsors!
