Upper Midwest
Endurance and
Competitive Rides
Association
Celebrating distance riding, great horses, and the people who make it possible.
Upcoming Rides
NEW TO DISTANCE RIDING?
Learn about endurance, limited distance, competitive, novice and driving events and find the discipline that’s right for you and your horse.
RIDE WITH UMECRA
Join our community of distance riders throughout the Upper Midwest.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Fall ’26 BoD Meeting
The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 21st, 2026 starting at 10AM.
Location:
Hampton Inn
3434 Dodge Street
Dubuque, IA 52003.
If you would like to call into the meeting, please reach out to Peggy Pasillas. A Zoom meeting invitation will be provided. You are welcome to attend in person as well.
Hall of Fame Nominations DUE!!
A reminder nominations for this year's Hall of Fame Award, due by November 20th, the day before our Board of Directors meeting on November…
2027 Convention! Save the date!
Mark your calendars! The UMECRA 2027
We’re looking forward to another great convention!
Dates: January 22-24, 2027
Event Location: Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Hotel Reservations
Online: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/SV27I2
By Phone: You MUST mention “UMECRA” to get the discount code.
Grand Harbor Resort
350 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 690-4000
Watch for updates on speakers, schedules, meals, and more. We will post here and also on the dedicated Convention page, located on the menu at About – Annual Convention. Or, click the button below.