Thames Head Of The River 2024. Entries open 12:00 pm monday 23rd september 2024 and close 12:00 pm wednesday 16th october 2024. Every march, 400 crews of eight are pitted against each other in the head of the river race along the thames championship course from mortlake to putney (the boat race route.
A significant aim of the schools head [taking place on a school day] is to promote rowing in schools and school boat clubs. The head of the river race runs in the opposite direction from mortlake to putney.