Upper Thames Autumn Head
Head race
3,000m course
- British Rowing region
- Thames Upriver
- Entries status
- Entries open, closing on 16 October 2026
- Date
- Sunday 25 October 2026
- Entry deadline
- Friday 16 October 2026 (in 5 days)
- Organised by
- Upper Thames Rowing Club
Upper Thames Autumn Head is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season held on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at Upper Thames, Henley-on-Thames in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire over a 3,000m course. The fixture is organised by Upper Thames Rowing Club. Entries close on Friday 16 October 2026.
Who races here
From the last race (2025).
288
crews
34%
masters
53%
sculling boats
6
eights raced
Masters: 98 crews in the last race, mostly quads, doubles and fours. Bands A to G raced.
Who races here
In the last race (2025) this head had 288 crews. Sculling boats made up 53% of entries. Masters crews made up 34% (98 crews), mostly quads and doubles.
288 crews across 1 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.
No matching crews were recorded for Masters A men's quad in the last 1 year.
- 2025: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters B men's quad (4 crews); Masters E men's quad (7 crews); Masters F men's quad (3 crews); Masters G men's quad (5 crews)
Junior crews can often enter an older age category. Check the event's rules.
Crews by age and boat
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| Age group | 1x Single | 2x Double | 2- Pair | 4x Quad | 4x+ Coxed quad | 4- Four | 4+ Coxed four | 8+ Eight | All boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 41 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 73 | ||||||||
| Masters | 98 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 0 | 44 | 12 | 90 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 288 |
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.
| Boat | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Open an age group to compare categories. Counts are crews in each year.
Scroll the table sideways to see all years.
Junior 13 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| J16 women's quad W.J16.4x | 7 |
| J15 coxed quad Op.J15.4x+ | 5 |
| J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ | 5 |
| J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+ | 4 |
| J14 women's coxed quad W.J14.4x+ | 4 |
| J16 coxed four Op.J16.4+ | 3 |
| J16 double Op.J16.2x | 3 |
| J16 quad Op.J16.4x | 3 |
| J18 quad Op.J18.4x | 3 |
| J16 women's coxed four W.J16.4+ | 1 |
| J16 women's double W.J16.2x | 1 |
| J18 double Op.J18.2x | 1 |
| J18 women's double W.J18.2x | 1 |
Senior and open 14 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Open double Op.2x | 10 |
| Women's quad, band 1 B1.W.4x | 7 |
| Women's quad, band 3 B3.W.4x | 7 |
| Open coxed four, band 2 B2.Op.4+ | 6 |
| Open coxless pair Op.2- | 6 |
| Open quad, band 2 B2.Op.4x | 6 |
| Women's quad, band 2 B2.W.4x | 6 |
| Open quad, band 1 B1.Op.4x | 5 |
| Open quad, band 3 B3.Op.4x | 5 |
| Women's coxed four, band 1 B1.W.4+ | 5 |
| Women's coxless four, band 1 B1.W.4- | 5 |
| Open coxed four, band 1 B1.Op.4+ | 2 |
| Women's coxless pair, band 2 B2.W.2- | 2 |
| Women's coxless four, band 2 B2.W.4- | 1 |
Masters 24 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Masters A women's double W.Mas.A.2x | 7 |
| Masters D men's double Op.Mas.D.2x | 7 |
| Masters E men's quad Op.Mas.E.4x | 7 |
| Masters B women's quad W.Mas.B.4x | 6 |
| Masters E women's quad W.Mas.E.4x | 6 |
| Masters A men's double Op.Mas.A.2x | 5 |
| Masters F women's quad W.Mas.F.4x | 5 |
| Masters G men's quad Op.Mas.G.4x | 5 |
| Masters B men's coxless four Op.Mas.B.4- | 4 |
| Masters B men's quad Op.Mas.B.4x | 4 |
| Masters C men's coxed four Op.Mas.C.4+ | 4 |
| Masters D men's coxless pair Op.Mas.D.2- | 4 |
| Masters D women's coxless four W.Mas.D.4- | 4 |
| Masters C women's coxed four W.Mas.C.4+ | 3 |
| Masters C women's eight W.Mas.C.8+ | 3 |
| Masters D women's quad W.Mas.D.4x | 3 |
| Masters E men's eight Op.Mas.E.8+ | 3 |
| Masters E women's double W.Mas.E.2x | 3 |
| Masters F men's double Op.Mas.F.2x | 3 |
| Masters F men's quad Op.Mas.F.4x | 3 |
| Masters F women's double W.Mas.F.2x | 3 |
| Masters F men's coxless four Op.Mas.F.4- | 2 |
| Masters F women's coxless four W.Mas.F.4- | 2 |
| Mixed masters D quad Mx.Mas.D.4x | 2 |
Other categories 15 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Op 8+ D2 B1 Op 8+ D2 B1 | 7 |
| Op 8+ D2 B2 Op 8+ D2 B2 | 7 |
| Op 4- D1 B1 Op 4- D1 B1 | 6 |
| Op 8+ D1 B1 Op 8+ D1 B1 | 6 |
| W 2x D1 B1 W 2x D1 B1 | 6 |
| W 8+ D1 B1 W 8+ D1 B1 | 6 |
| W 8+ D2 B2 W 8+ D2 B2 | 6 |
| Op 4- D2 B1 Op 4- D2 B1 | 5 |
| Op 8+ D1 B2 Op 8+ D1 B2 | 5 |
| Op 8+ D1 B3 Op 8+ D1 B3 | 5 |
| Op 4- D2 B2 Op 4- D2 B2 | 4 |
| W 2x D1 B2 W 2x D1 B2 | 4 |
| Op 4- D1 B2 Op 4- D1 B2 | 3 |
| W 8+ D1 B2 W 8+ D1 B2 | 3 |
| W 8+ D2 B1 W 8+ D2 B1 | 3 |
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
A rowing head race on the Thames, with events for various categories and prizes awarded.
Course
Course approximately 3000m upstream from Hambleden Lock to Lion Meadow / Phyllis Court
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Upper Thames Autumn Head 2026: common questions
When does Upper Thames Autumn Head 2026 take place?
Upper Thames Autumn Head 2026 is on Sunday 25 October 2026. Racing begins at 2:00pm.
Where is Upper Thames Autumn Head held?
Upper Thames Autumn Head is held at Upper Thames, Henley-on-Thames in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire. The venue sits in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire.
What format is Upper Thames Autumn Head raced in?
Upper Thames Autumn Head is an autumn head race, the long-course time-trial format that anchors the head-race season, over 3,000m.
How do crews enter Upper Thames Autumn Head?
Entries are submitted via the official entry portal at www.utrc.org.uk. Upper Thames Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics. The entry deadline is Friday 16 October 2026.
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