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Friendship Race 1 & Festival
Sat, Jun 20
|Lake Merced
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lake Merced, 1 Harding Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
About the event
1st Day of Dragon Boat Races at Lake Merced
The energy moves to the waterfront as the San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival comes to life at Lake Merced with a full day of racing, performances, and community celebration.
Teams from across the Bay Area—including corporate groups, youth, and novice teams—take to the water in a series of races that highlight teamwork, coordination, and shared effort.
Join as a Novice Team
Interested in getting on the water? Our novice division is designed for first-time paddlers and community teams.
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