The Boat Race is about 4 miles, 374 yards , which is roughly 6.8 km , on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake. The course is the traditional Championship Course used for most races.

Quick scoop

If you meant the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, that is the standard distance for the event. It’s a long, fast stretch of the Thames in west London, passing places like Hammersmith and Barnes.

Route

  • Start: Putney.
  • Finish: Mortlake.
  • Distance: 4 miles, 374 yards, or about 6.8 km.

If you want, I can also tell you how long it usually takes to finish or where the best viewing spots are.