Event Information

The Two Cities Boat Race is a highlight in the sporting and social calendar of many students and local people in Manchester and the event is renowned for providing a great day out for all involved.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better with more music, entertainment, food and drink.

Where's the event held?

The event is held at Salford Quays next to the Lowry Outlet Mall. View a map and directions.

2008 Schedule

NB. Times may vary

Official commentary from Ian Cheeseman, BBC sports reporter, with support from Boat Race expert Nigel Mayglothling

Entertainment & Refreshments

Quayside entertainment will include a Samba Band, putting green, fairground rides and a cheerleading contest between Salford Sirens and UMC. There will also be a flypast by the City of Lincoln, one of only two Lancaster Bombers still airworthy.

A barbeque and other refreshments will be available on the quayside.

Who Are We Raising Money For?

The Two Cities Boat Race Official Charity is Sparks, the Children's Medical Research Charity. Founded and supported by many of Britain's leading sports and entertainment stars, this year Sparks Presidents are Gabby and Kenny Logan.

Sparks awards grants to hospitals and universities throughout the UK enabling them to conduct research into conditions affecting children. Sparks is a rarity because their research covers the whole spectrum of paediatric medicine with an emphasis on projects likely to have a clear, clinical application in the foreseeable future. Childhood cancer, juvenile arthritis, club foot, cerebral palsy and spina bifida are just some of the conditions where they are not just saving lives but improving the quality of life. Their medical advisory committee is made up of some of the country's leading professors and doctors donating their time for free.

Currently Sparks is funding a major Manchester-based research project into pre-eclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that can lead to the deaths of both mothers and babies. For more details please visit www.sparks.org.uk

Two Cities Boat Race Videos Find out more about the Two Cities Boat Race by watching the videos:
2005 event (with sponsorship information)
	Boat Race video (fast broadband/intranet) Boat Race video (broadband) Boat Race video (dial-up modem)
2006 event (with dragon boat footage)
	Boat Race video (fast broadband/intranet) Boat Race video (broadband) Boat Race video (dial-up modem)