Regatta schedule
Where to find us this year
Welcome events for new rowers, then racing from Milwaukee to Chattanooga.
Welcoming new rowers
Sept 5, 6 & 12
Learn to Row
Sept 10
O-Fest
Sept 13
Team Meeting
Fall 2026
Head racing season
Oct
3
Milwaukee River Challenge
Milwaukee, WI · home water
The season opener, raced through downtown — bring everyone you know to the riverwalk.
Oct
12
Head of the Rock
Rockford, IL
A Midwest classic on the Rock River — long, cold, and the first real measuring stick of the fall.
Nov
7–8
Head of the Hooch
Chattanooga, TN
One of the largest regattas in the country — the fall road trip and the weekend the novices become rowers.
Spring 2027
Sprint season
Spring dates publish over the winter — both races typically land in mid-to-late April. Check back, or follow @marquettecrew for the announcement.
April
TBA
Illinois Collegiate Rowing Invitational
Location TBA
The Midwest collegiate field in one place — usually about a week before MACRA.
April
TBA
MACRA Championship
Location TBA · venue rotates
The conference championship — the race the whole winter points at.
Ready to row?
Your seat in the boat is open.
No tryouts, no cuts, no experience required. Tell us you’re interested and we’ll take it from there.
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