The Great GOSH Row 2026

We have partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity to delivery an on water challenge to help raise funds to help build a new, world-leading Children’s Cancer Centre and improve care for seriously ill children.

Date: 1 Jul 2026 to 2 Jul 2026

Row: Greenwich to Chiswick

Fundraising pledge: £3,000 (per team of eight)

Registration fee: £50 per person

Distance: 16 miles

Ready, set, row in 2026!

The Great GOSH Row is returning to the Thames on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July 2026.

Rally your crew – friends, family or teammates - and sign up to a beginner-friendly adventure for anyone ready to take on something new.

The Great GOSH Row will see you and your crew pulling together for 16 miles from Greenwich to Chiswick.

Paddling along the Thames in teams of eight, you’ll soak up views of the city from a whole new angle, guided by an expert coxswain on board.

What’s more, you’ll join our mission to help beat childhood cancer. With each oar-some team aiming to raise £3,000, you’ll be fun-raising for a brand new, state-of-the-art Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Together, we can Row it. Build it. Beat it.

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What to expect at The Great GOSH Row

• The Great GOSH Row is a team rowing event covering 16 miles from Greenwich to Chiswick.
• Together with your team of eight (nine maximum), you'll take to the Thames in a fixed seat boat, designed to be robust and safe for people with little rowing experience.
• Starting in Greenwich, you'll make your way along the Thames taking in the views around you. Once you reach Putney Bridge, it's time to 'Ready, Set, Row' as our timed section starts all the way to the finish line at Chiswick Bridge.
• Each team will be provided with a professional coxswain on board. It's important to listen carefully and follow their instructions.
• The event will be delivered by London Youth Rowing, specialists in delivering rowing activities on the Thames.
• After your row, join us for a celebratory reception at the finish line at Mortlake Anglian and Alpha Boat Club.
• Prizes to be won! From awards for the best dressed or fastest crew, to fundraising giveaways and more!

Find out more info here

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