Draw is online!

Draw is online!

  • 2026 , All
  • March 3, 2026
  • The excitement is building: the draw for the Head of the River Amstel 2026 was successfully conducted yesterday!
    All teams can now view their starting order via the official publication on Time‑Team:

    🔗 View the draw

    As every year, some fields have been merged according to the regulations to create well-filled and competitive races. This ensures that everyone can start in a strong and fair field.

    Merged fields 2026

    The following categories have been combined:

    • LMG 8+ → merged with MG 8+
    • VG 8+ → merged with VE 8+
    • VO Coastal 4* → merged with OO Coastal 4*
    • OMJ 8+ → merged with OMI 8+
    • VMB 8+ → merged with VMA 8+
    • VMD 8+ → merged with VMC 8+
    • VMG 8+ → merged with VMF 8+
    • OMC 4* → merged with OMB 4*
    • OMH 4* → merged with OMG 4*
    • VMB 4* → merged with VMA 4*
    • VMH 4* → merged with VMF 4*

    With these mergers, a fantastic race weekend is ahead—full fields, strong competitions, and hopefully splendid conditions on the Amstel.

    We wish all teams the best of luck with their final preparations.

    Here’s to a wonderful Head 2026! 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️✨

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