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Don, Head of the

Name: Don, Head of the
Start: 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: River Don, Doncaster

Head race 4,000m course

British Rowing region: Yorkshire
Entries status: Entries open, closing on 22 October 2026
Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Venue: River Don, Doncaster
Entry deadline: Thursday 22 October 2026 (in 2 weeks)
Organised by: Helen Pogmore

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Don, Head of the is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season held on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at River Don, Doncaster over a 4,000m course. The fixture is organised by Helen Pogmore. Entries close on Thursday 22 October 2026. Don, Head of the programmes 4 boat classes including Open, Women, Mixed, Junior.

Who races here

From the last 2 races (2024 to 2025).

113

crews a year on average

72%

juniors

92%

sculling boats

eights raced

Masters: 40 crews over 2 races, mostly quads, doubles and coxed fours. Only band D raced.

Who races here

Over the last 2 races (2024 to 2025) this head averaged 113 crews. Most crews were juniors (72%). Sculling boats made up 92% of entries. Masters crews made up 18% (40 crews), mostly quads and doubles.

225 crews across 2 editions. The grids combine all years shown.

Will my crew have racing here?

See which crews raced before. This does not confirm this year's entry categories.

Age group Junior age Masters band Crew Boat

No matching crews were recorded for Masters A men's quad in the last 2 years.

2025: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters C, G and H men's quad (3 crews). Some crew bands were not recorded
2024: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters G and H men's quad (2 crews). Some crew bands were not recorded

Junior crews can often enter an older age category. Check the event's rules.

Crews by age and boat

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Crews by age and boat
Age group	1x Single	2x Double	2- Pair	4x Quad	4x+ Coxed quad	4- Four	4+ Coxed four	8+ Eight	All boats
Junior									161
Senior and open									24
Masters									40
University and college									0
Beginner									0
All ages	103	51	0	28	24	2	9	8	225

Crews per cell 0 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+

Masters crews by band

Each crew counts in its own band. Choose a cell to see the races.

Masters crews by band
Boat	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	Unknown band
1x Single
2x Double
2- Pair
4x Quad
4x+ Coxed quad
4- Four
4+ Coxed four
8+ Eight

Crews per cell 0 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+

Categories raced

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Junior 35 categories raced

Junior - Categories raced
Category	2024	2025
J18 single Op.J18.1x	-	20
J18 women's single W.J18.1x	3	17
J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+	2	6
J18 double Op.J18.2x	4	4
J15 women's single W.J15.1x	2	5
J15 double Op.J15.2x	2	4
J15 single Op.J15.1x	2	3
J16 single Op.J16.1x	5	-
J18 quad Op.J18.4x	-	5
J18 women's quad W.J18.4x	2	3
J14 single Op.J14.1x	-	4
J14 women's coxed quad W.J14.4x+	-	4
J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+	-	4
J16 single, band 1 B1.Op.J16.1x	-	4
J16 single, band 2 B2.Op.J16.1x	-	4
J16 women's single W.J16.1x	4	-
J18 single, band 1 B1.Op.J18.1x	4	-
J18 single, band 3 B3.Op.J18.1x	4	-
J15 coxed quad, band 1 B1.Op.J15.4x+	-	3
J15 women's double W.J15.2x	3	-
J15 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J15.2x	-	3
J16 double, band 1 B1.Op.J16.2x	-	3
J16 women's quad W.J16.4x	-	3
J18 women's double W.J18.2x	-	3
J14 women's double W.J14.2x	-	2
J14 women's single W.J14.1x	-	2
J15 coxed quad, band 2 B2.Op.J15.4x+	-	2
J15 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J15.2x	-	2
J16 double, band 2 B2.Op.J16.2x	-	2
J16 women's double W.J16.2x	2	-
J16 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J16.2x	-	2
J16 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J16.2x	-	2
J18 coxed four Op.J18.4+	-	2
J18 coxless four Op.J18.4-	-	2
J18 single, band 2 B2.Op.J18.1x	2	-

Senior and open 8 categories raced

Senior and open - Categories raced
Category	2024	2025
Women's single W.1x	2	5
Open single Op.1x	4	2
Women's double, band 2 B2.W.2x	-	3
Open eight Op.8+	2	-
Women's double, band 1 B1.W.2x	-	2
Women's quad W.4x	2	-
Open coxed four Op.4+	1	-
Women's coxed quad W.4x+	1	-

Masters 17 categories raced

Masters - Categories raced
Category	2024	2025
Mixed masters E, F and I quad Mx.Mas.EFI.4x	-	4
Masters C, G and H men's quad Op.Mas.CGH.4x	-	3
Masters D and E women's coxed four W.Mas.DE.4+	3	-
Masters D and F women's coxed four W.Mas.DF.4+	-	3
Masters D, F and G women's single W.Mas.DFG.1x	3	-
Masters C and D men's double Op.Mas.CD.2x	-	2
Masters C and D women's double W.Mas.CD.2x	-	2
Masters C and E men's single Op.Mas.CE.1x	2	-
Masters D and E men's eight Op.Mas.DE.8+	2	-
Masters D and E women's eight W.Mas.DE.8+	-	2
Masters D and E women's quad W.Mas.DE.4x	-	2
Masters D and F women's double W.Mas.DF.2x	2	-
Masters D and F women's eight W.Mas.DF.8+	2	-
Masters D women's quad W.Mas.D.4x	2	-
Masters E and G men's double Op.Mas.EG.2x	-	2
Masters G and H men's quad Op.Mas.GH.4x	2	-
Mixed masters D coxed quad Mx.Mas.D.4x+	-	2

Counts come from the published results of past races. Organisers can merge or split categories each year, so check the current entry categories before you enter.

Venue location

About this regatta

The Head of the Don is a rowing event held annually, featuring races upstream on the River Don. The event includes categories for open, women, mixed, and junior crews.

Course

Raced upstream on the River Don, boating from Hexthorpe Park.

Boat classes

Open
Women
Mixed
Junior

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Don, Head of the 2026: common questions

When does Don, Head of the 2026 take place?

Don, Head of the 2026 is on Sunday 1 November 2026. Racing begins at 10:00am.

Where is Don, Head of the held?

Don, Head of the is held at River Don, Doncaster.

What format is Don, Head of the raced in?

Don, Head of the is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season, over 4,000m.

Which boat classes race at Don, Head of the?

Don, Head of the runs 4 boat classes: Open, Women, Mixed, Junior.

Who can race at Don, Head of the?

Don, Head of the carries entries for U19, Senior, Masters, Junior crews.

How do crews enter Don, Head of the?

Entries are submitted via the official entry portal at www.doncasterrowingclub.com. Helen Pogmore is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics. The entry deadline is Thursday 22 October 2026.

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