The course, which is 4 miles and 374 yards (6,779 m) from Putney to Mortlake as measured along the centre of the river, is used for rowing races including the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, Women's Boat Race, Lightweight Boat Races, Head of the River Race and other races.
The course, measuring 4 miles and 374 yards (6,779 meters) along the river's center, is used for rowing competitions such as the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, Women's Boat Race, Lightweight Boat Races, Head of the River Race, and others.