Head of the Lake Classic Course
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The three-mile course starts in Lake Union along “boathouse row” with Seattle’s iconic Space Needle in view. Rowers wind beneath the University Bridge into Portage Bay and through the Montlake Cut to Lake Washington where the course takes an exciting turn back toward Husky Stadium to the finish line near the entrance to Conibear Shellhouse at the University of Washington.
A shortened course is planned if inclement weather dictates.
VIEWS
The race can be viewed from the shore along most of its length. Best viewing spots are:
- The start near Lake Union Crew’s boathouse
- Pocock Rowing Center.
- Along the Montlake cut
- University and Montlake bridges