In September of 1856, the first rowing competition on the Cuyahoga River took place and the tradition continues. The Head of the Cuyahoga began in 1996, as a successor to 7 years of sprint racing inside the break-wall of Lake Erie.  The HOTC has about  450+ entries, 2000+ rowers from 60+ different clubs over 15+ states, racing on one of the most technically challenging head racing courses in the country. In 2011, the Cleveland Rowing Foundation hosted the Head of the Cuyahoga in their new home, Rivergate Park. Since 2013, the regatta has grown annually attracting more clubs from across the country in hopes of successfully tackling the mighty HOTC course. 

We have previously put together a route that takes us from Clark Field through the craziness of the event. We are looking to do it again.

Starting at Clark Field to Lakewood Park via the Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta and Wendy park – where the monarch migration typically happened mid-September then as well.

Click below for Regatta website:

HOTC

Click below for route map/cues:

2* Route