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Welcome to the 19th Annual Head of the James Regatta!

We invite you to join scholastic teams and independent junior clubs from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to compete on the majestic James River sprint race course on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Our gorgeous James River in Richmond has been  named as one of the world's 'Top 10 Riverways to Row Down'.

The Head of the James is located at Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Road, Midlothian, Virginia in northern Chesterfield County on the south bank of the James River. The incredible 101-acre park is adjacent to James River High School, and only 10 miles from downtown Richmond, Virginia. The site includes easy parking for team trailers, lots of shade trees for team tents, picnic shelters, permanent modern restrooms, a children's playground, and nearly 3 miles of nature trails in addition to close access to the James River. We'll have Starbucks coffee, fresh donuts and real Chick-fil-a sandwiches onsite, plus other snacks, drinks and goodies . Another popular feature: our park does allow cooking with gas grills!!

Paved parking and spectator admission are both absolutely FREE to keep your total event costs low! 

We will celebrate 25 years of crew at James River High School with commemorative t-shirts, an alumni tent and raffle!  Please email us for any questions or information, and we'll see you there!