LET THE GOOD TIMES ROW GALA ~ Beyond the Boathouse ~ BEARS Care Luncheon
Every September, we trade our rowing gear for something a bit more glamorous at the ROW Gala! This special evening celebrates the power of coming together—dressing up, savoring delicious food, and sharing joyful moments with friends and supporters. It’s a meaningful opportunity to uplift and support women battling breast cancer.
Join us for a night that inspires and empowers!
TOUGH CUP
ROW TEAM EVENT
Racing will be held on the South Branch of the Chicago River from Pulaski to Loomis in normal head racing format.
The purpose of the Tough Cup is to bring the Chicago Rowing Community together and help support the further development of Chicago’s waterways for positive recreation and use.
Regatta Location - Eleanor Boathouse at Park 571: 2828 S Eleanor St Chicago IL 60608
RUN4ROW TEAM PRE-RACE DINNER
Run4ROW Team Pre-race Dinner - Marathon Runners and ROWers meet and greet
RUN4ROW - Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
Dreaming of running your first marathon or crushing a personal best? The Bank of America Chicago Marathon (held in October) is one of the six World Marathon Majors and the fourth-largest race in the world by finishers—it’s a legendary event that attracts tens of thousands of runners. Now, you can be part of this epic experience as a charity runner for ROW! Join our team of record-setting fundraisers and finishers.
HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
October 17 - Back in Chicago, there will be a Watch Party for ROW Team members!
Time & Location: TBD
CHICAGO RIVER ROWING MARATHON
Racing through the heart of Chicago, the Chicago River Marathon and Half-Marathon is a regatta that will challenge the toughest of adventure racing rowers.
Ride4ROW - Bike the Drive NO ROW PRACTICE
Join us for Bike the Drive, a fun, non-competitive bike ride in Chicago on the Sunday before Labor Day! DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed to cars for a few hours, giving you a chance to enjoy the ride. This event also serves as a fundraiser for Ride4ROW, so whether you ride solo or with friends, we can’t wait to see you there!
Learn to ROW - #2
Any breast cancer survivors on our Outreach list are introduced to the sport and our team. Participants excited to join ROW after the session can plan to join the team in November, when we take on new Novices.
Learn to ROW #1
Any breast cancer survivors on our Outreach list are introduced to the sport and our team. Participants excited to join ROW after the session can plan to join the team in November, when we take on new Novices.
ROWFEST Regatta 2026
RowFest 2026 will bring together the entire United States rowing community for flatwater racing and revelry. The regatta will include traditional racing formats for national championships for youth, under 17, under 23, open, and masters age groups, while also featuring sprints, relay races, cash prizes, and other experiences that rowers can’t find at other regattas.
ATTENTION:
This is a BYE Week for ROWers! NO PRACTICE from July 13-19
Saturday, July 18 - LEARN TO ROW: 9-11AM. Boathouse.
46th Annual Chicago Sprints ~ Lincoln Park Boathouse ~ Henley Masters Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, UK
The Chicago Sprints is one of the largest competitive regattas in the region, attracting junior, collegiate, and masters athletes from across the Midwest. The Chicago Sprints features 1,000-meter, side-by-side, Henley-style racing. SupportOAR Social Campaign
IN ADDITION! Speaking about Henley-style racing, for the first time in ROW history, a ROW, 4+ boat will proudly compete in the Henley Masters Regatta on the historic River Thames course in Henley-on-Thames, UK!
DATES: Friday-Sunday July 10-12, Time: 8AM-3PM,
