Head of the Ohio

The 23rd Annual Head of the Ohio Regatta will take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Registration opens on June 1st and closes on September 25th!

The Head of the Ohio Regatta celebrates the beauty, majesty and energy of Pittsburgh's rivers. This day-long festival is one of Pittsburgh's premier outdoor events, featuring outdoor activities and entertainment for all ages.

One of the largest one-day regattas in the country, the Head of the Ohio attracts rowers of all abilities from juniors, to masters, to Olympians, as well as collegiate rowers from more than 75 colleges and universities. More than just a rowing race, the Head of the Ohio highlights all aspects of recreation along Pittsburgh's riverfront - both on and off the water.

The Head of the Ohio Regatta is hosted by Three Rivers Rowing Association. 

The Head of the Ohio and the Stewards Committee are fully supported by the TRRA Board of Directors.  The TRRA Board also provides direction and support to the staff to ensure the success of the event.

Line the banks during the 4th annual Lottie McAlice Women’s Junior 1x Race, named for Lottie McAlice who - in 1870 - at the age of 16 beat Maggie Lew in a one-mile sculling contest on the Monongahela River.  In honor of these first female rowers and to celebrate the renewal of our rivers, the Three Rivers Rowing Association established the Lottie McAlice Race as part of the Head of the Ohio Regatta.