The Head of the Colorado (PumpkinHead Regatta) is held annually on the last Saturday of October. ARC has been hosting this regatta since the mid-1980's. 2011 marks the 27th annual PumpkinHead Regatta.
This 5,000 meter head race on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas offers events for the following: junior, collegiate, open, adaptive and masters rowers; single or double racing kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle boards.
The 2011 Course will row through six of the seven bridges of Lady Bird Lake. It starts at the Barton Springs inlet, just east of the Texas Rowing Center and travels through the bridges eastwards. The turns are all gradual and there are lots of great spectator locations on the bridges, near the start at Auditorium Shores, and near the finish at Festival Beach Park.
2011 Late Entries CLICK HERE for the late entry form CLICK HERE for the substitution form
2011 Rules & Eligibility CLICK HERE - please be familiar with all the rules! There are several NEW rules for the 2011 regatta!
2011 Volunteers Pumpkinhead relies on approximately 80-100 volunteers to run the event. There is NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED to participate, simply go to THIS FORM to sign up for a volunteer time slot. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and lunch.
2011 Equipment Reservations Please use THIS LINK to reserve your equipment for racing. Non-ARC members may also use this link to rent equipment, but priority will go to ARC members. Your reservation is not complete until it has been CONFIRMED.
Lodging Information
Holiday Inn Town Lake is within walking distance of the event site and is offering a special rate of $149/night. Please CLICK HERE or contact Bridgette Ards at the Holiday Inn for team reservations. 512-634-1274
The Radisson Austin Town Lake is located just west of the ARC boathouse, and offers a special rate to those in town for rowing events. Please CLICK HERE or contact Christie Vaughn at 512-473-1574
Vendor Information 2011 Vendor and Sponsor information can be downloaded HERE, along with a pricing sheet HERE. Contact Us if you have additional questions.
