how long is the boat race oxford cambridge

The Oxford–Cambridge Boat Race is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) long, or 4 miles and 374 yards along the Thames Championship Course. In most years, crews take roughly 20 minutes to finish, though the fastest recorded men’s time is 16 minutes 19 seconds.

Quick scoop

• Distance: 4.2 miles / 6.8 km.

• Route: Putney to Mortlake on the River Thames.

• Typical duration: about 20 minutes.

• Fastest men’s time: 16:19, set by Cambridge in 1998.

If you want, I can also give you the exact start and finish points or the best places to watch it from the riverbank.