Reading University Head
Head race
- British Rowing region
- Thames Upriver
- Entries status
- Planning
- Date
- Saturday 27 February 2027
Reading University Head is a late-winter head race, run as a long-course time trial with staggered starts. It is held on Saturday 27 February 2027 at River Thames, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire. The event is organised by Reading University Boat Club.
Entries at a glance
From the last race (2023).
128
crews
55%
senior and open crews
56%
sweep boats
72
eights raced
Masters: 7 crews in the last race, mostly quads and eights. Bands A to G raced.
Who races here
In the last race (2023) this head had 128 crews. Most crews were senior and open crews (55%). Sculling boats made up 44% of entries. Masters crews made up 5% (7 crews), mostly quads and eights.
128 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.
Senior and open men's eight: 30 matching crews raced over 1 year.
- 2023: Open eight, band 1, 12 crews; Open eight, band 2, 18 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 | 51 | ||||||||
| Senior and open | 70 | ||||||||
| Masters | 7 | ||||||||
| University and college | 0 | ||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | ||||||||
| All ages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 128 |
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 9 categories raced
| Category | 2023 |
|---|---|
| J15 eight Op.J15.8+ | 10 |
| J18 quad Op.J18.4x | 8 |
| J18 women's quad W.J18.4x | 8 |
| J16 eight Op.J16.8+ | 6 |
| J18 eight Op.J18.8+ | 6 |
| J16 quad Op.J16.4x | 5 |
| J16 women's quad W.J16.4x | 4 |
| J18 women's eight W.J18.8+ | 3 |
| J15 women's eight W.J15.8+ | 1 |
Senior and open 8 categories raced
| Category | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Open eight, band 2 B2.Op.8+ | 18 |
| Open eight, band 1 B1.Op.8+ | 12 |
| Women's quad, band 1 B1.W.4x | 10 |
| Women's eight, band 2 B2.W.8+ | 8 |
| Open quad, band 1 B1.Op.4x | 6 |
| Women's eight, band 1 B1.W.8+ | 6 |
| Open quad, band 2 B2.Op.4x | 5 |
| Women's quad, band 2 B2.W.4x | 5 |
Masters 6 categories raced
| Category | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Masters D men's quad Op.Mas.D.4x | 2 |
| Masters A women's quad W.Mas.A.4x | 1 |
| Masters C women's quad W.Mas.C.4x | 1 |
| Masters D women's quad W.Mas.D.4x | 1 |
| Masters E men's eight Op.Mas.E.8+ | 1 |
| Masters G men's eight Op.Mas.G.8+ | 1 |
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.
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About this head race
Sadly we’ve had to CANCEL the 2026 Head of the River due to persistent river flow speeds above racing limits and red boards. Refunds for entry fees will be issued if cancellation occurs.
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When does Reading University Head 2027 take place?
Reading University Head 2027 is on Saturday 27 February 2027.
Where is Reading University Head held?
Reading University Head is held at River Thames, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire.
What format is Reading University Head raced in?
Reading University Head is a late-winter head race, run as a long-course time trial with staggered starts.
How do crews enter Reading University Head?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (www.readinguniversityboatclub.co.uk). Reading University Boat Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
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