Head of the Charles Course Map
Navigate the world's largest head race with our detailed course map and information
Course Overview
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The iconic 3-mile course along the Charles River featuring challenging turns and bridges. One of the world's largest rowing events, hosting over 11,000 athletes annually.
Course Details:
Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Notable features: 6 bridges, sharp turns
Water conditions: Tidal river
Start: Boston University Bridge
Finish: Weeks Footbridge
Source: Athlete Guide 2024 © Head of the Charles Regatta - hocr.org
Course Strategy & Key Points
Critical Turns
- • Magazine Beach turn - sharp left
- • Powerhouse turn - tight right
- • Anderson Bridge - navigation challenge
Bridge Clearances
- • BU Bridge - Start line
- • Harvard Bridge - Mile 1
- • Longfellow Bridge - Mile 2
- • Anderson Bridge - Final approach
Track Your Performance with CrewSpeed
Use CrewSpeed's GPS tracking to monitor your speed through each section of the course, analyze your turns, and improve your race strategy for this challenging course.
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