Great River Race

Ready to come watch the GRR this year?

Travel the GRR course in the Connaught, a traditional river Thames passenger boat built in 1976. The vessel has been regularly updated to meet modern safety and comfort standards but retains its original style.

There is also a large open top deck, excellent for viewing, and the saloon has a fully licensed bar serving simple snacks. There are toilet facilities on board.

The Connaught sets off for the finish at Ham as soon as the last boat has crossed the Start line at Millwall.

Tickets must be booked in advance by emailing [email protected] quoting ‘GRR Supporters Boat’. Tickets cost £45.

🚣 WE’RE OFFICIALLY FULL! 🚣

Entries for this year’s Great River Race are now closed, having reached the maximum number of boats agreed with the Port of London Authority.

A huge congratulations to all crews who have secured their place on the start line! 🎉

If your crew circumstances change and you can no longer race, please let us know as soon as possible. We have a substantial waiting list and releasing your place quickly allows another crew time to organise their travel and plans.

See you on the river! 🌊

Not entered yet? Don't hang around... not many places left!

Only 99 places left in this years GRR 2026!!

Still thinking about entering?

Get that submission in soon…

You guys have been speedy this year... 100 entries already in and we are only a week into entries being open!

Are you coming to this years GRR?

Are you ready? Get your GRR 2026 entires in now: https://greatriverrace.org.uk/

We’re aware of a rogue GRR website currently live and understand it’s causing some confusion for crews entering.

To confirm, our official website is: https://greatriverrace.org.uk/

The Great River Race will go ahead as planned on Saturday 12th September.

We can’t wait to see you all there!