Rowing in Denver

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Denver's rowing community is built around the Colorado River system and reservoirs like Cherry Creek and Chatfield, with clubs offering on-water rowing against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The city's altitude (5,280 feet) adds an extra dimension to erg training, and Denver's active outdoor culture translates into a strong functional fitness scene. CrossFit and HYROX are hugely popular here, and Concept2 ergs are standard in gyms across the metro area.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Denver Rowing Club

A community rowing club based at Cherry Creek Reservoir, DRC offers competitive, masters, and learn-to-row programmes in one of Colorado's most scenic rowing locations.

Rocky Mountain Rowing Club

Based at Chatfield Reservoir south of Denver, Rocky Mountain RC provides rowing for all ages and skill levels with a focus on competitive development.

Colorado School of Mines Rowing

A collegiate rowing programme in nearby Golden, competing at regional and national regattas and drawing from the broader Denver metro area.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +CrossFit Verve in the RiNo District -- one of Denver's original CrossFit boxes with a full fleet of Concept2 ergs and an active rowing community.
  • +Colorado Athletic Club Tabor Center -- a premium downtown gym with Concept2 RowErgs and group fitness classes incorporating rowing.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Denver is one of the most active HYROX cities in the US, with events at the Colorado Convention Center and a fitness community that thrives on functional challenges. CrossFit Verve, Orangetheory locations across the Front Range, and boutique gyms like Sweat and F45 offer HYROX preparation. Training at altitude gives Denver athletes a notable advantage at sea-level races.

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