Two women rowers in a race on a river in Saratoga Springs, wearing matching gear and focused expressions, with a bridge and spectators in the background.

Saratoga Invitational Rowing Regatta

Name: Saratoga Invitational Rowing Regatta
Start: 2025-04-26
End: 2025-04-27
Location: NYS Boat Launch

Every year, rowers from around the East Coast head to Saratoga for the Saratoga Invitational Rowing Regatta.

Summary

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What is the Saratoga Invitational?

The Saratoga Invitational rowing regatta is one of several regattas that takes place at Fish Creek throughout the year. Taking place on the last weekend of April each year, the Saratoga Invitational is an “East Coast Clash of the Titans.”

What to expect at the Saratoga Invitational

With over 1,200 entries, entrants race in 1500 and 2000 meter racing on Fish Creek. Both days have two jam-packed schedules starting around 7:00 am and going until about 6:00 pm. Medals are awarded to the Top 3 Finishers in each race.

Spectators, beyond watching the races, can peruse various food tents and vendors scattered around the site.

The races will also be live-streamed here.

Saratoga Invitational Schedule

The Saratoga Invitational takes place over the weekend of April 26 and 27. Races begin early in the morning at approximately 7:30 am and the last race begins around 5:30 pm each day.

Take Amtrak to the Saratoga Invitational

For Directions to Saratoga Springs Station, click below.

Attend the races via Amtrak to the Saratoga Springs Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 8.1 miles away from the Saratoga Rowing Invitational site, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.

Get picked up from the Saratoga Springs Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Saratoga office today at 518-587-0687.