Marlow's annual rowing regatta was founded in 1855. The first MTRF in its current form was held on 16 June 2001 and was opened by the joint MTRF presidents, Sir Steve and Lady Redgrave (the five-time Gold Medal-winning Olympic rower and his wife).
Marlow's annual rowing festival began in 1855. The modern-day MTRF event, which first occurred on June 16, 2001, was officially opened by the joint MTRF presidents, Sir Steve Redgrave (an Olympic gold medal-winning athlete) and his wife Lady Redgrave.