Head of The Charles Regatta 2020 (Global Remote Event)
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Dates: | Saturday, October 17, 2020 - Sunday, October 18, 2020 |
Hours: | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
Cost: | Free |
Category: | Fairs & Festivals |

The Head Of The Charles Regatta Board of Directors today announced that the Head Of The Charles will not be held as an on-water two-day event on the Charles River this October as it has for 55 years, but instead will be run as a global remote event.
After evaluating a full range of options, abiding by Commonwealth of Massachusetts and USRowing guidelines, and in consultation with a team of infectious disease physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, the board of directors and the executive team of the Regatta concluded that they would be unable to run the world class in-person regatta that the rowing community has come to expect, while keeping competitors, coaches, volunteers, spectators and vendors safe.
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Watch rowing teams compete from all over the country and take the sights of autumn along the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge.
Fans and spectators flock to the riverbanks every year to watch male and female rowers compete in 61 nail-biting events.
Along the three-mile course, spectators can celebrate at the Regatta’s rowing and fitness expo, take in all the action at the boisterous Reunion Village and indulge in some of New England’s best fare from local chefs and restaurants.
Regatta includes races for youths, veterans and lightweights. Similar in tradition to races held in England, 'Head' races, a class of regattas, are generally three miles long.
Boats race against each other and the clock, starting sequentially approximately fifteen seconds apart.
Winners of each race receive the honorary title of 'Head of the River' or, in this case, 'Head Of The Charles.' Each year, the Head Of The Charles Regatta attracts over 300,000 spectators.
View the full schedule of race & events, interactive maps, complete Regatta history & more.
Best Viewing Areas:
Best Viewing areas Memorial Drive between JFK Street and BU Boathouse.
Regatta History
The Head of the Charles, the world's largest two-day rowing event, was first held on October 16, 1965. Over the years, the Regatta has grown tremendously. Today athletes from around the world compete in 19 different race events.
Find more October Events in Boston in our guide to more Fall fun for families.
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Banks of the Charles River, Cambridge, MA map
Phone: 617-864-8415
Take the T to Harvard Square and walk towards the river.
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- Boston is steeped in history and tradition, and celebrates with many annual fairs and festivals. Find out more about some of the most popular Boston festivals that take place throughout the year.
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