The Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, is organizing the 12th edition of the Malabar River Festival (MRF) 2026 from July 30 to August 2. The 4 days International event will be held at Iruvanjhipuzha & Chalipuzha Rivers in Kozhikode district. The event will be organized under the aegis of Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) and District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) in association with Kozhikode District Panchayath. The event will be technically managed by Indian Kayaking and canoeing Association (IKCA).

| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| International Kayakers | INR 5,000/- |
| National Kayakers | INR 1,000/- |
| Kerala Kayakers | INR 100/- |
a) Downriver Time Trial (top 16 paddlers only)
b) T-shirt and Race bib
c) Lunch on all days of the festival
d) Transport from hotel to race sections

| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| International Kayakers | INR 5,000/- |
| National Kayakers | INR 1,000/- |
| Kerala Kayakers | INR 100/- |
a) No prize money for this category
b) T-shirt and Race bib
c) Lunch on all days of the festival
d) Transport from hotel to race sections.
Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society
T.C. 26/849 (1), University Women's Hostel Junction,
Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram - 695014, Kerala, India
Tel: +91 471 2 320 777
Mob: +91 96560 11630
Email: info@katps.in