After much consideration, the FCHR Planning Committee has decided to cancel the 2024 First Coast Head Race due to safety concerns related to Hurricane Milton.

We would like to extend our gratitude to all clubs that registered for the regatta. We have also requested that Regatta Central refund everyone’s entry fees for this year.

Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the next year’s regatta.

       Jacksonville Rowing Club

   invites you to

FIRST COAST HEAD RACE

       Florida's Oldest Head Race

Conquer the Course: Embrace the Challenge of River Turns and Bridges!

We are excited to see you on

October 12th, 2024 (Cancelled)

Race Location:            5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Race Website:             https://www.firstcoast-headrace.org/

Registration Deadline:  Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Regatta Packet:           2024 First Coast Head Race Regatta Packet

Come experience the First Coast Head Race, the oldest head race in Florida. This annual regatta is held in Jacksonville on the St. Johns and Arlington Rivers.

The regatta is a 5-kilometer course that winds through protected waters, skirts beautiful marshes and passes through several river front communities to provide an excellent test of endurance, ingenuity, and perseverance.

As a near replica of the Head of the Charles, crews will be prepared for the prestigious Boston regatta one week later. Event offerings include sculling (singles, doubles, and quads) and sweep (pair, four and eight), with the ages of athletes ranging from 12 to 99.

The race schedule normally allows for doubling.  Sign up for a sculling event, then sweep your way down the course in pairs, fours, and eights.

We’re excited to see you in October!

Please find the link to 2024 FCHR: C&C Meeting