How to Register
The Lake Powell Challenge brings boaters, runners, and families together at Antelope Point Marina for a charity weekend that benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Antelope Point Marina Scholarship Fund.
Registration for the poker run and related activities is handled on site, where volunteers will have your packet, wristbands, and poker run materials ready.
Where to Register
- Welcome Center — the main registration point for the Challenge weekend.
- Marina Village — registration and check-in is also handled here.
- Late registration options may be available, so check in with the registration desk if you arrive outside the main registration window.
Bring your vessel with you. Because this is a poker run, boats and personal watercraft are the heart of the event. Mussel inspection is required for watercraft launching at Lake Powell.
Before You Arrive
Take a moment to review the weekend schedule so you know when to be at the marina, and look over the map of the run to plan your route around Lake Powell.
- Read the Schedule of Events for registration hours and activities.
- Study the Map of the Run to plan your poker run route.
- Check the Prizes page for what is awarded to participants.
- Arrange accommodations early — see Lodging Options for houseboat rentals at the marina.
What You Are Supporting
Every registration helps fund the search for a cure for juvenile diabetes through JDRF, and supports local young people through the Antelope Point Marina Scholarship Fund.
At the Marina
Registration points, marina services, and the reminders that make the Challenge weekend run smoothly.
Welcome Center
Primary registration location for the Lake Powell Challenge, with packets and poker run materials handed out to participants.
Marina Village
Registration and check-in are handled at the Marina Village, with late registration options available through the registration desk.
Antelope Point Marina
All Challenge activity centers on Antelope Point Marina on Lake Powell, with lodging options at the marina for houseboat rentals.
Registration Locations at a Glance
Two convenient spots handle registration for the weekend.
| Location | What You Do There | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Center | Pick up registration packet and poker run materials | Main registration point for the Challenge weekend |
| Marina Village | Register and check in for activities | Late registration options may be available |
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