Over 330 crews will be passing Putney around 11.10 am on Saturday 8th September


Passing through Putney 2017

The Great River Race is London's River Marathon. A spectacular boat race up the River Thames, it attracts over 330 crews from all over the globe racing the 21.6 Miles from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey.

The Great River Race appeals to every level of competitor! From dedicated athletes who like winning, to those who enjoy laughter, fancy dress and charity stunts, it's a great fun day out for both competitors and spectators.

Starting at 9.50am after the official starter fires the maroon at Millwall riverside in London Doklands the boats leave on a ‘slowest first, fastest last’ handicap basis, giving all crews an equal chance.

At around 11:05am the crews will starting passing under Wandsworth Bridge, at this poing the best crews in the slower boats are still leading the field, the more powerful crews in the faster craft will be showing their speed as they move through the field.

The first of the crews are expected to pass under Putney Bridge around 11:10am, by now the crews are two thirds of the way to the end of the race, the end of the fleet will just be clearing central London.

Around 1pm the Race winner will cross the line at Ham to a cannon broadside, rousing applause, and the prospect of receiving The Challenge Trophy of The Company of Watermen & Lightermen and becoming the UK Traditional Boat Champions in the process.

August 15, 2018