Decades before the inaugural IUPUI Regatta, the campus community participated in a different event centered on a canoe competition and raft race.
Circle City Circuit was first held in April 1977, according to IUPUI Special Collections and Archives. A race in Eagle Creek Park was just one part of the weeklong festival. The event continued for several more years.
Photos in the IUPUI Image Collection help preserve memories of the once beloved tradition:
View print quality imageAn H.P. Chemical raft competes in Circle City Circuit. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageA Circle City Circuit canoe competitor takes a break from rowing. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageTwo people carry a canoe for Circle City Circuit in 1977. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageStudents compete in a canoe race in Eagle Creek Park on Indianapolis’ west side. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and Archives View print quality imageA student catches a hula hoop while riding a tandem bike during a Circle City Circuit game. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageAnother Circle City Circuit game incorporates hula hoops. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageAn H.P. Chemical raft competes in Circle City Circuit. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageA Circle City Circuit canoe competitor takes a break from rowing. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageTwo people carry a canoe for Circle City Circuit in 1977. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageStudents compete in a canoe race in Eagle Creek Park on Indianapolis’ west side. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and Archives View print quality imageA student catches a hula hoop while riding a tandem bike during a Circle City Circuit game. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageAnother Circle City Circuit game incorporates hula hoops. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageAn H.P. Chemical raft competes in Circle City Circuit. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and ArchivesView print quality imageA Circle City Circuit canoe competitor takes a break from rowing. Photo provided by IUPUI University Library, Special Collections and Archives