Welcome to the Official Site of the Marietta Riverfront Roar
The hottest race boats in the world unleash full-bore exhilaration during professional powerboat racing!!! The Marietta Riverfront Roar is held annually the 2nd weekend in July. Come enjoy the best in tunnel boat racing with FREE admission, get to see the boats close up and meet the drivers and crews. So come out and experience the thrill of Superleague racing on the Ohio River Levee!!!
2010 Riverfront Roar - July 9th - 11th
News for 2010:
Riverfront Roar Gets Bigger & Better
The results from 2009 are in: It was the best year ever! 2010 is shaping up to be even better...READ MORE
Marietta Riverfront Roar Captures
Powerboat Superleague Best Site Award
The Marietta Riverfront Roar Committee has proven their commitment to excellence since the first races in 2001. They have created a great event backed by the local business communities in both Ohio and across the river in West Virginia and they have developed a wonderful and knowledgeable fan base...READ MORE
Do You Have a Need for Speed?
It's professional powerboat racing at 115 miles an hour! Over the years Marietta, Ohio has joined the ranks of legendary locations for tunnel boat team racing. The Riverfront Roar races gain national attention each year when two main classes compete as part of the Powerboat Superleague Race Circuit in the United States: Formula Two and Formula Three.
Feel the Spray, Hear the Roar!
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy summer along the Ohio River Levee. Enjoy an entire weekend of fun and excitement including special events and activities.
- Car Shows
- LIVE Entertainment (Friday and Saturday PM)
- Extravagant Fireworks (Saturday PM)
- Children's Activities
- 5K and 1K Runs
- Downtown Shopping and Attractions
Be Part of the Action...
There is something for everyone at the Marietta Riverfront Roar. Come for the races, the events, the shows, the activities and stay for the fireworks, shopping and sites.
Join in the " Run for the Roar", a 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot.
Click here to register for the Run for the Roar.