Join us for the Annual Capital City Dragon Boat Race hosted by and benefitting the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing! This event takes place on September 15th, 2024 at Hawk Island Park Lansing, Michigan.
All proceeds from this event will support one of our community's greatest resources, our women, and is a major source of funding for our programs.
Besides contributing to our community and our cause, Dragon Boat events provide a unique and valuable team building opportunity for employees, friends, and family. Where else will you get the chance to embark on a journey in a Chinese dragon boat while paddling in unison to the beat of an ancient drum? No experience is needed to compete.
Dragon boating in the U.S. originated from a research study by a breast cancer surgeon with women who are recovering from breast cancer building their upper body strength to help cope with the effects of surgery. Today, the Women’s Center uses the event as a way to honor both breast cancer and domestic violence survivors.
Teams from the Greater Lansing Area compete for the best time, and racing goes all day long!
The event starts with the awakening of the dragons at 8:30 am. The medal rounds racing should begin around 10 am and end around 3:00 pm, followed with the medal ceremony.
This community event is free for spectators. Between races be sure to visit the vendors and food trucks!
Visit www.LansingWomen.CCDBR for more information. Please call the Women’s Center at (517)372-9163 if you have any questions, or email Angie Wooster at Angie@LansingWomen.org
Paddles Up!