The Boat Race starts on the River Thames at Putney, in southwest London, and runs to Mortlake. The Championship Course is about 4 miles and 374 yards long.

Route

  • Start: Putney.
  • Finish: Mortlake.
  • Course: the Championship Course on the Thames.

If you meant another boat race

If you meant a different event called “the boat race,” tell me which one and I’ll pinpoint the start location.