The Head of the Charles Regatta, marking its 50th year, is arguably the nation’s most famous rowing competition. It takes place October 18 and 19 this year.
11,000
Number of athletes competing this year
32
Number of countries represented
1965
Year that Cambridge Boat Club members, looking for something a little more exciting to do in the fall than just train, created the race
3 miles
Length of race

The course runs upstream from the Boston University Boathouse in Cambridge to Christian Herter Park in Allston.
8 A.M. TO 7 P.M.
Memorial Drive will be closed from the Cambridge Boat Club to Western Avenue.
Members of lightweight teams cannot average more than
Women: 125 pounds
Men: 155 pounds

61
Number of races
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1
Number of events a competitor may enter, with the exception of the Director’s Challenge charity races
1,205
Number of crews allowed to enter
400,000
Number of spectators
Want more information?
Call 617-868-6200 or visit hocr.org.