The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race The annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is also known as the BNY Mellon Boat Race. It is contested by two male rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities. It covers a four-and-a-quarter mile course, known as the Championship Course,  along the River Thames.  The route stretches from Putney to Mortlake, starting downstream of Putney… More Sporting history will be made on Saturday April 11th 2015