Kingston Head of the River 2026

Kingston Head 21st March 2026

Entries are closed. We kindly remind you that all entries MUST be fully paid up, or crews will not receive a Start Number.

Finalised Results

THE 2026 DRAW

This premier annual rowing event, held over 5.2 km (approx. 3.2 miles), takes place on one of the longest, calmest non-tidal stretches of the Thames. Crews start just outside Hampton Court Palace (Competitor Instructions) and race downstream to Stevens Ait, finishing near the Kingston Rowing Club (Refreshments and facilities available to athletes). The event is split into two divisions (morning and afternoon) to accommodate a high volume of entries.

The River Thames between Trowlock Island and Hampton Court Bridge will be closed to all traffic other than authorised boats from 10:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm on Saturday 21 March 2026

2025 Results

2025 All Mark One Photos

Division 1 - 11:00
Division 2 - 14:00

Entries opened on 14th January 2026.

N.B The organisers and the Race Committee will monitor stream conditions and decide if there is any need to alter arrangements.

We hope that you will enjoy the experience of rowing on this historic part of the River Thames as a key winter season warm-up for the national Head of the River Race.

Please be aware of your registration and boating times.
Div 1: checking-in commences at 08:00hrs; Div 2 check in is at 12.00hrs
Race numbers must be visible at all times to all officials. Unmarked boats will not be timed, and may be warned off the course