The Schools' Head of the River Race (SHORR) is a processional rowing race organised by Westminster School, held annually on the River Thames in London, England, on the 4¼ mile (6.8 km) Championship Course from Mortlake to Putney.
Emanuel School in London, currently holds the record for the most winning squads, having won the race on 11 occasions. Aside from the Championship Course, the event offers a shortened course for smaller boats, such as J15 4s, J15 B 8's, and Maiden 4s. The shortened course runs from Hammersmith Bridge (previously from London Corinthian Sailing Club) to the regular finishing post at Putney. However, CD Riches, the event manager, changed this in 2009. All crews now do the full course of 6.8 km
The current record holders for the larger events are:
The Schools Head of the River Race also forms one third of the prestigious rowing 'treble', most recently achieved by Eton College in 2010. The treble encompasses winning the Schools Head of the River Race, the National Schools Regatta, and the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta.
| Year | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Abingdon | 16:53 |
| 2010 | Eton | 17:22 |
| 2009 | Eton | 16:47 |
| 2008 | Shrewsbury | 9:39* |
| 2007 | Shrewsbury | 17:06 |
| 2006 | Shrewsbury | 17:13 |
| 2005 | Eton | 17:24 |
* Shortened Course