The OCU Head of the Oklahoma is moving west! New boathouse construction and development of the Oklahoma River shoreline have begun, spurring this one-time change in our premier fall racing event. This year, the event is known as the Boot of the Oklahoma and is being held at the Exchange Boathouse, 1391 Exchange Ave. on the Western Basin of the Oklahoma River.
blu denim
The weekend begins with blu denim, our annual VIP Party with a cowboy twist. Athletes and coaches from across the nation will join Oklahoma’s movers and shakers for a truly memorable celebration Friday, Oct. 2 at Regatta Park, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. Proceeds from the evening benefit youth outreach and OKC National High Performance Center athlete development programs.
OCU Boot of the Oklahoma
The 2009 OCU Boot of the Oklahoma will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 on the Western Basin of the Oklahoma River. Located near Oklahoma City’s historic Stockyard's City, the location lends itself to boots, BBQ and racing! Saturday will feature 4000m collegiate, masters and juniors head racing in the morning followed by 500m OGE Stampede sprints and athlete BBQ that afternoon. Head racing continues Sunday morning with Corporate Stampede racing in the afternoon.
Corporate Stampede
More than 40 corporate rowing and dragon boat teams will compete for medals and bragging rights in the Corporate Stampede on Sunday, 1-5pm. As racing wraps up, athletes and spectators will bring the weekend to a close with a final BBQ celebration.
OCU Head of the Oklahoma Returns in 2010
Mark your calendars now for October 9-10, 2010, when the Head of the Oklahoma returns with all the excitement you've come to expect from Oklahoma's premier fall racing event – including OGE NightSprints – all against the backdrop of improvements to the Oklahoma River racing venue, the $10 million Devon Boathouse and the $5 million Chesapeake Finish Line Tower. Make plans now to join us!
