Head of the Mersey

SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2026

Head of the Mersey consists of two laps of the 1800m Head Course on a stretch of the River Mersey in Warrington, starting upstream of Warrington Rowing Club. The first leg is raced upstream, with second leg being raced back downstream toward the rowing club.

  • TWO LEGS OF 1800M COURSE IN A “THERE AND BACK FORMAT”
  • BBQ OPEN FROM 7AM FOR BREAKFAST
  • NEW ADAPTIVE EVENTS FOR 2026 (DOWNSTREAM LEG ONLY)
  • ENTER EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT

Draw is subject to change. Please review the draw prior to the event and contact the Entries Secretary with any queries as soon as possible. Draw will be available to view at the registration desk during the event.

Entries Secretary: Robin Lush
Contact Details: racing@warringtonrowing.org.uk

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

We’re pleased to announce that our event will be covered by Si Events Photography.

Photos will be viewable on the Si Events Photography website following the event.
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COXES BRIEFING

Documents and Info

 
CLICK HERE – To download Essential Information for Competitors 
 
CLICK HERE – To download Head of the Mersey Course Map
 
CLICK HERE – To download Parking Information
 
Previous Results
 
 
 

2022 Results

2020 Event was cancelled due to strong winds

2019 Results

2017 Results

2016 Results

2015 Results

2013 Results

2011 Results

2010 Results

2009 Results

2008 Results

2007 Results

2006 Result

2005 Results

2003 Results

2002 Results

2001 Results