Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

Competitors in the 2019 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta® continue a tradition of exceptional fall racing that began more than four decades ago. While the expansive scope of the two-day Regatta today bears little resemblance to its 1970 roots, the spirit of the Regatta endures: a fall race showcasing high-caliber crews as well as those new to the sport. An estimated 180 competitors participated in the first race. Last year, more than 8,900 athletes crossed the finish line of the 2.5-mile scenic course.

In addition to hosting thousands of competitors, the 2019 Regatta, on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, will again welcome an additional 30,000 – 40,000 spectators building on the Regatta’s reputation as one of the nation’s premier events at a historic location regarded as the home of American Rowing. Parents, family and friends will line the course to cheer competitors of all skill levels and age, and enjoy the Three Angels Statues Festival Area, named for the Carl Milles sculpture punctuating the river’s east bank. Crews slicing down the course to the finish line are forever embedded in the legendary tradition of Philadelphia’s Fall Festival of Rowing, the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.