Head of the Cuyahoga

September 26, 2025

What started as a small, local regatta has grown into one of the country’s top ten largest, single-day head races. This regatta kicks off the season with a competitive racecourse of complex turns and scenic views of Cleveland.

Address

1003 British St
Cleveland, OH 44113

Website

Official HotC Website

Parking

Parking for a $10 fee is available within walking distance at the parking Lot across from Sunoco Gas Station

1717 Columbus Road
Cleveland, OH 44113

Hotel

Head of the Cuyahoga is in downtown Cleveland on Saturday, 9/16. We have a limited number of rooms blocked for Friday night 9/15. Rowers will not be rooming together and should plan on rooming with a parent or guardian at one of these hotels or a hotel of your choice. Deadline is August 18. You can cancel up to 48 hours before check-in.

Residence Inn, Independence, OH - king rooms with pull-out sofas

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

Courtyard by Marriott, Independence, OH - king rooms and double queens

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

Details on the regatta will be sent out by Coach Brian the week before the race, but plan on being in downtown Cleveland very early on Saturday morning.

If you have any questions regarding the hotels please contact: Mary Valentine: mgetsmail@yahoo.com

Head of Cuyahoga Regatta

In 1989, WRRA hosted the very first Cleveland Sprints Regatta inside the breakwall on Lake Erie. In 1996, the Cleveland Sprints Regatta was moved from Lake Erie to the Cuyahoga River, and the distance was changed from a 2,000 meter sprint to a 2.5 mile head race, marking the beginning of what is known today as the Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta. The initial head race, which was included as a Cleveland Bicentennial event, involved over 250 rowers and 3,000 spectators. The race has continued to grow and is currently one of the top ten largest single-day regattas in the country.