Great River Race
Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · Thames
Join hundreds of crews in the Great River Race, a spectacular 21-mile marathon on the Thames in September — one of London’s most iconic river events.
Key Details
- Date
- 12 September 2026
- Location
- Thames
- Distance / Category
- Rowing - Marathon
- Organiser
- Club/Local
- Discipline
- Rowing
- Region
- London
Entries are handled on the organiser’s own website.
What to Bring
A recommended kit list for rowing events like Great River Race:
- ▸A 5-year-guaranteed Ultra Dry bag to keep kit dry
- ▸Kit layers and a change of clothes
- ▸Water bottle and nutrition
- ▸Blister plasters and tape
- ▸Phone and valuables kept dry on the bank
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