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The Knecht Cup Regatta, returns to Camden County, New Jersey’s Cooper River on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, bringing more racing, more programs, and more excitement for the 27th annual edition.
With 390 entries from over 76 men’s and women’s collegiate programs, the Knecht Cup Regatta ranks among the largest collegiate rowing competitions in not only the United States but also the world.
Each year, the event attracts a nationally diverse field representing Division I, II, and III programs, as well as club teams, creating a highly competitive and nationally visible weekend of racing.
Newly added events include men’s and women’s coxed quads as well as newly named trophies will recognize the living legacy and impact of Albert P. Wachlin, Lois Trench-Hines, Mark Valenti, and Ann and Marie Jonik, among others.
The 2026 regatta will also spotlight an expanded Paralympic racing program, reinforcing the Knecht Cup’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and competitive opportunity. This year’s para events will include men’s and women’s PR1, PR2, PR 3 and the women’s inclusion doubles, drawing elite adaptive athletes from across the country to compete on Camden’s Cooper River racecourse.
