Head of the Ohio
| Head of the Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Years active | 1987-Present |
| Inaugurated | September 26, 1987 |
| Previous event | October 5-6, 2024 |
| Next event | TBD |
| Participants | 511 entries; 63 clubs |
| Organised by | Three Rivers Rowing Association |
| Website | www |
The Head of the Ohio, also known as HOTO, is a rowing head race held on the first full weekend of October of each year on the Ohio River and Allegheny River, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the largest two-day regatta on the Inland Rivers System, with more than 2,000 athletes rowing from over 75 universities, colleges, and high schools. The regatta was the seventh-largest in both 2006 and 2007.
The last races of the Regatta are generally the most prestigious: Championship 4s, and Championship 8s (both men and women). Championship sculling events (1x/single and 2x/double) race on Saturday afternoon. The Championship events usually include current U.S. National Team athletes.