Raft racing is the sport of competitive rafting within the definitions of raft race rules.
- Events – full list of all upcoming events; includes links to previous events
- Race Rules – the official raft race rules. Reviewed annually by national members
- Age Divisions – the official age divisions for the raft racing year. Updated annually
- Para Rafting – the official rules, classification code and processes for para raft racing
- Judging – the official processes, templates and procedures for judging to international standards
- Race Results – results from all IRF raft races
- Bidding for new events – templates and processes for how to host an IRF sanctioned raft race
- Anti-Doping – the IRF is commited to clean sport
- World Rafting Championships History – how the IRF WRC became the world recognised event it is today
- Teams – links to current and recently active teams
- World Rafting Champs – official Facebook page for the World Rafting Championships
- World Rafting Champs – official Instagram profile for the World Rafting Championships
- “LIVE” event blogging – this page is live during IRF Category A and B events
Recent raft race news
First Scheduled 2024 European Rafting Cup (R4) – The spectacular Kresna Gorge in Bulgaria
The first IRF Rafting European Cup (and Balkan Cup) race on the calendar for 2024 will be held within the Kresna Gorge on the Struma River in Bulgaria on April 19-21, 2024. This event will feature both R4 rafting events in Sprint/H2H/Slalom/Downriver and also extreme kayaking events. The Class II through IV Struma
Nepal earthquake forces postponement of ‘The Great Karnali Quest 2023’
The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal that occurred on 3 November has unfortunately forced the postponement of the Great Karnali Quest 2023. The IRF family is extremely saddened by the news of this horrible tragedy, and our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Nepalese people who have lost their homes and loved ones. Please see
International Rafting Cup – Argentina 2023
The Argentine Rafting Association (AARaft) is pleased to call all rafters to participate in the “International Rafting Cup” that will be held on November 24, 25 and 26 of this year on the Manso River, Town of Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro. Making an economic effort at the organizational level, and to guarantee the greatest
