When:
September 23, 2023 @ 8:30 am
2023-09-23T08:30:00-05:00
2023-09-23T08:45:00-05:00
Where:
Des Moines River
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Des Moines Rowing
Since 1983, Des Moines Rowing has held a race on the Des Moines River, making it one of the oldest and biggest regattas in the Midwest. This three-mile upstream race attracts crews from all over the region. Head of the Des Moines is a premiere USRowing-sanctioned regatta and welcomes rowers at all levels: juniors, collegiate, novice, open, masters and para-rowing.
The Head of the Des Moines Regatta is a 5k rowing head race on the the Des Moines River, just north of downtown Des Moines – Botanical Gardens to Prospect Park. The event is held on the last Saturday in September and is free for spectators.