Thr annual Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race is raced on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake. The course is 4 miles and 374 yards long. (6779 kilometres)
It takes place on the Thames.
The Thames
The Oxford and Cambridge Universtiy boat race course is on the River Thames (between Putney and Mortlake in London).
boat race
The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities is held on the Thames in April of every year. The Henley Regatta is held on the Thames later in the year.
in the river thames
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Thousands, for many years there was a ferry service across the Thames
putney
The Thames is host to over 100 rowing events every year. The best known are of course the University Boat race, the Henley Regatta and the Royal Regatta. There are also many swimming events including the 14 Km Henley Swim, long distance swims and the Swim Trek. You could spend an entire summer on the Thames and never do the same thing twice.
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The annual University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge takes place on the Rover Thames in London between Putney and Mortlake, each spring.