Head of Prague 2026 is an international long-distance regatta for eights that annually attracts top crews from the Czech Republic and abroad to the Vltava River. The attractive six-kilometre course runs through the heart of Prague, featuring a single turn between Palacký Bridge and Jirásek Bridge. The 11th edition of the race starts near Barrandov Bridge on the Podolí side of the river, while the finish line is located on the Smíchov bank adjacent to VK Blesk. Spectators can look forward to exciting rowing action set against the backdrop of the historic city centre. Length — 6,4 km of which is roughly 4 km downstream 2 km upstream. More