HOCR 2025 Itinerary
April 9, 2026Hungry Eagle – 2025
April 9, 2026Head of the Cuyahoga – 2026
Start: 09/26/2026
Arrival: 6:15 am Departure: Departure
Locations
Important links
- Google Photo Album (pending) (photos)
- Share all your photos and videos from the regatta here (photos)
- Results (pending) (results)
- Regatta Website (official)
Dates and schedule
6:15 am Arrival Time
Date: 09/26/2026
Rowers need to be at the trailer no later than 6:15 am
5:00 pm Departure
Date: 09/26/2026
Around 5:00 pm after final races. The more hands we have to help load the trailer, the faster everyone will be able to leave!
Parking and venue access
- This is the best lot if you can get a spot. $10 cash - 1651 Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH 44113. See Map # 8
- Most parking is first-come, first-served
- Paid Parking: This is the best lot if you can get a spot. $10 cash
Travel and logistics
Travel mode: day trip
- From hotel: 20 -35 minutes depending on traffic and drawbridge.
- Rowers need to be at the trailer no later than 6:15 am
- Rower drop off instructions (see map below):
- From Columbus Road, turn onto French. At stop sign, turn left onto Merwin, then make a left on British, then left on Fall Street (you’ll go in a circle). Drop off will be on either side of Fall Street leaving the center lane open for traffic flow.
- There will be volunteer attendants directing traffic and providing instructions.
- Students may not drive themselves to out of town regattas, and must drive with their parents/guardians or self-arrange carpool with another family.
6:15 am
Departure
Students may not drive themselves to out-of-town regattas.
Lodging
- SpringHill Suites Cleveland Independence — 6060 Rockside Pl, Independence, OH 44131
- Residence Inn Cleveland Independence — 5101 W Creek Rd, Independence, OH 44131
- Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Independence — 5051 W Creek Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Spectator information
Rules
- This is a typical fall race, which is a 5k time trial (staggered start).
- As a reminder, parents are not permitted in the team areas (near the trailer, at the dock, by the boats or in the student section of the tents).
- The following are recommended viewing areas:
- Rivergate & Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse – If you want the full regatta experience this is the place to be. Music & announcements will occur throughout the day. See crews launch, cross the finish line, & recover all from one location.
- Hart Crane Park & Columbus Rd Bridge – Hart Crane Park is immediately beside Rivergate. The Columbus Rd Bridge is a great vantage point to watch crews as they power to the finish. The sharp curve in this area should also make this an interesting viewing spot.
- Regatta Parking Lot at 1717 Columbus Rd – There is a long piece of riverfront property for viewing in this area. It is a short walk from here to the boathouse.
- Carter Rd Bridge & Riverview Parking off of Canal Rd, just past Sherwin Williams (This is Coach Brian's personal favorite spot) – The Carter Rd Bridge gives you a chance to watch crews for a long period of time. You can watch from either side of the bridge. This is a short walk from the Columbus Rd parking lot. There is also another parking lot on Canal Rd, which offers good viewing.
Packing lists
Use this checklist to prepare for race day.
Rower packing
Please review the Crew 101 Gear Guide for essential rower items.
Parent packing
Crew 101 Race Day contains recommendations for parent packing for race day.
Nearby and extra
• Please dress (and make sure your athletes dress) for the weather
• For racing: Splash jackets, sweatshirts, hats, leggings/tech shirts, unis. Take water proof layers into the boat until they're ready to head into the starting area. Students may race up to four times, and it is recommended to have multiple sets of dry gear, dry socks, etc.
