Runcorn Spring Head
Head race
6,000m course
- British Rowing region
- North West
- Entries status
- Planning
- Date
- Saturday 27 February 2027
- Venue
- River Weaver, Runcorn
Runcorn Spring Head is a head race. It is held on Saturday 27 February 2027 at River Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire over a 6,000m course. The event is organised by Runcorn Rowing Club.
Entries at a glance
From the last 3 races (2024 to 2026).
70
crews a year on average
50%
senior and open crews
68%
sweep boats
110
eights raced
Masters: 78 crews over 3 races, mostly quads, eights and coxed fours. Only band E raced. Some crew bands were not recorded (66 crews).
Who races here
Over the last 3 races (2024 to 2026) this head averaged 70 crews. Sculling boats made up 32% of entries. Masters crews made up 37% (78 crews), mostly quads and eights.
209 crews across 3 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: 34 matching crews raced over 3 years.
- 2026: Open eight, band 1, 5 crews; Open eight, band 2, 5 crews; Open eight, band 3, 5 crews
- 2025: Open eight, band 1, 4 crews; Open eight, band 2, 5 crews
- 2024: Open eight, band 1, 4 crews; Open eight, band 2, 3 crews; Open eight, band 3, 3 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 | 8x+ Sculling eight | All boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 26 | |||||||||
| Senior and open | 105 | |||||||||
| Masters | 78 | |||||||||
| University and college | 0 | |||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | |||||||||
| All ages | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 9 | 27 | 106 | 4 | 209 |
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 | Unknown band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x Single | ||||||||||||
| 2x Double | ||||||||||||
| 2- Pair | ||||||||||||
| 4x Quad | ||||||||||||
| 4x+ Coxed quad | ||||||||||||
| 4- Four | ||||||||||||
| 4+ Coxed four | ||||||||||||
| 8+ Eight | ||||||||||||
| 8x+ Sculling 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.
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Junior 11 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J18 quad Op.J18.4x | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ | - | 3 | - |
| J16 eight Op.J16.8+ | 3 | - | - |
| J16 women's eight W.J16.8+ | 3 | - | - |
| J17 eight Op.J17.8+ | 3 | - | - |
| J15 sculling eight Op.J15.8x+ | 2 | - | - |
| J15 women's sculling eight W.J15.8x+ | 2 | - | - |
| J16 quad Op.J16.4x | - | - | 2 |
| J17 quad Op.J17.4x | - | 2 | - |
| J18 women's coxed quad W.J18.4x+ | 1 | - | - |
| J18 women's eight W.J18.8+ | 1 | - | - |
Senior and open 12 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's eight, band 1 B1.W.8+ | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Women's eight, band 2 B2.W.8+ | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Open eight, band 1 B1.Op.8+ | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Open eight, band 2 B2.Op.8+ | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Women's quad W.4x | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Open quad Op.4x | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Women's coxed four W.4+ | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Open eight, band 3 B3.Op.8+ | 3 | - | 5 |
| Open coxed four Op.4+ | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Open coxless four Op.4- | 2 | - | 1 |
| Women's eight, band 3 B3.W.8+ | 3 | - | - |
| Women's coxless four W.4- | - | - | 1 |
Masters 24 categories raced
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters C and D men's eight Op.Mas.CD.8+ | - | 2 | 3 |
| Masters C and D women's quad W.Mas.CD.4x | - | 2 | 3 |
| Masters F and G men's eight Op.Mas.FG.8+ | 2 | - | 3 |
| Masters B, C and D men's quad Op.Mas.BCD.4x | - | - | 4 |
| Masters C and E women's eight W.Mas.CE.8+ | - | 4 | - |
| Masters D and E men's eight Op.Mas.DE.8+ | 4 | - | - |
| Masters D and E men's quad Op.Mas.DE.4x | - | 4 | - |
| Masters D, E and F women's eight W.Mas.DEF.8+ | - | - | 4 |
| Masters E and F women's quad W.Mas.EF.4x | - | 4 | - |
| Masters G and H men's quad Op.Mas.GH.4x | 2 | 2 | - |
| Masters B, D and E men's quad Op.Mas.BDE.4x | 3 | - | - |
| Masters C, E and F women's coxed four W.Mas.CEF.4+ | 3 | - | - |
| Masters D and E women's eight W.Mas.DE.8+ | 3 | - | - |
| Masters D, F and G men's coxed four Op.Mas.DFG.4+ | - | 3 | - |
| Masters E men's coxed four Op.Mas.E.4+ | - | - | 3 |
| Masters E men's coxless four Op.Mas.E.4- | - | 3 | - |
| Masters E women's quad W.Mas.E.4x | 3 | - | - |
| Masters F, G and H men's eight Op.Mas.FGH.8+ | - | 3 | - |
| Masters E and F men's coxless four Op.Mas.EF.4- | - | - | 2 |
| Masters E and F men's quad Op.Mas.EF.4x | - | - | 2 |
| Masters E men's eight Op.Mas.E.8+ | - | 2 | - |
| Masters F and G men's coxed four Op.Mas.FG.4+ | - | - | 2 |
| Mixed masters C and F quad Mx.Mas.CF.4x | - | - | 2 |
| Mixed masters E eight Mx.Mas.E.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.
Venue location
About this head race
Runcorn's Long Distance Head is rowed on the lower reaches of the River Weaver in Cheshire. Ideal training and preparation for HoRR, Women's HoRR and the Schools' HoRR on the Tideway.
Course
6km on the River Weaver from Pickerings' Lock to Sutton Weaver.
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Runcorn Spring Head 2027: common questions
When does Runcorn Spring Head 2027 take place?
Runcorn Spring Head 2027 is on Saturday 27 February 2027.
Where is Runcorn Spring Head held?
Runcorn Spring Head is held at River Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire.
What format is Runcorn Spring Head raced in?
Runcorn Spring Head is a head race (6,000m).
How do crews enter Runcorn Spring Head?
Entry information is published on the official regatta website (runcornrowing.com). Runcorn Rowing Club is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.
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