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Great River Race

Name: Great River Race
Start: 2027-09-11
Location: River Thames, Millwall to Ham

Watch hundreds of Chinese dragon boats, Cornish gigs and Viking longboats pass Richmond and Ham from the towpath.

📅 11 Sep 2027 — typical date, not yet confirmed for this year

📍 River Thames, Millwall to Ham, Ham, London, TW10 7RS

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Event information

When: 11 Sep 2027 — A Saturday in September — 300+ traditional boats race 21 miles up the tideway.
Where: River Thames, Millwall to Ham, Ham, London, TW10 7RS
Official page: greatriverrace.co.uk

⚠️ Fair and festival dates move every year and some listed here are last year's pattern. Always confirm this year's date, times and any tickets on the official page before you set off.

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