Louisville Rowing Club
Louisville Rowing Club
Thank you for an unforgettable first year at TurfMutt Great Lawn on the Ohio River!
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See how every crew finished at the 2026 Derby City Head Race.
View Final ResultsThe Derby City Head Race brought junior, collegiate, masters, and adaptive crews together for Louisville’s first USRowing-sanctioned regatta. Thank you to every rower, volunteer, sponsor, and spectator who made October 10, 2026 a day to remember.
The first regatta of its kind in Louisville, KY.
An official, sanctioned regatta.
Right in the heart of the city.
You can see the start line from the finish line.
Juniors, collegiate, masters, and adaptive races.
Both sculling and sweeping events on the schedule.
Walk the riverfront and follow roughly the last 1500m of the race.
Head up onto the walking bridge to watch the race from overhead.
A classic 5,000-meter head-race format.
Planning for next year’s Derby City Head Race is already underway. The date will be announced here and on Instagram — your donation today helps us bring it back even better.
Donate to the RegattaWhether you’re competing or cheering from the riverbank, Louisville has plenty to explore before or after race day.
Main Street & 9th
Home of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center and a permanent collection of rare objects: Teddy Roosevelt’s “Big Stick,” Geronimo’s bow and arrows, a grave marker from the Battle of Little Bighorn, a first edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and the arrest warrant issued for Mary Todd Lincoln.
Main Street & 8th
Celebrates the history of the Louisville Slugger bat. You can peek into the factory from the sidewalk on 8th for a glimpse of bat making in action.
Casual spots a short walk from the waterfront.
A walkable strip of shops, restaurants, and bars along Market Street, just a few blocks long.
