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The Princeton 3-Mile Chase has grown over the years and has exceeded the capacity of our facilities (parking, trailer space, boat storage, dock space, race course, etc.) threatening to jeopardize the race-day experience.  In an effort to maintain The Chase as a quality event for coaches, student athletes and spectators, we limit the number of entries. Although entry permission is available to any collegiate rowing program on RegattaCentral, only those listed as 'Guaranteed Entries' on the 'Rules & Eligibility' tab will be a guaranteed entry if submitted by the entry deadline of October 10th.  All other entries are not guaranteed and will be reviewed after October 10th.  Based on available space, you will be notified of any accepted entries, if any, by October 13th.  We are sorry that we can not accommodate everyone that seeks to race at The Chase.

This year we are planning a two round format as we did in 2019 but with some adjustments.

1. Round 1: 8+’s only
   1. Heavyweight Men
   2. Lightweight Men
   3. Open Women and Lightweight Women
2. Round 2: All boat classes permitted
   • Entries required in Round 1
   • 8+, 4X, 4-, 4+, 2X, 2- & 1X permitted
   • Starting boats in waves of 15-20
   • Starting order from fastest to slowest based on relative speeds of each boat class.
   • The starters will exercise caution and create decent gaps between crews to give everyone a clean run of the course. 
   • Small boats are allowed but we ask that coaches only race those with good small boat experience in small boats. 
   • Please race lesser experienced rowers in 8’s and coxed 4’s. 
   • The event staff will reserve the right not to start any boat that cannot properly steer or manage the course and could cause harm or incident to any other crew racing. 
   • Second round Events 5-18, listed at Noon, 12:00 PM, will be started in order listed (based on relative speeds of each boat class) and assigned bow numbers.

The Princeton 3-Mile Chase has been very popular over the last few years.  It has resulted in growth issues that have attracted the attention of the town and the university.  We now need to address issues of security, traffic, parking, toilets, spectator & athlete safety, facilities, etc. 

We are pleased to announce that we were able to obtain permission from the University for Saturday practice.  We need to coordinate the traffic, parking, buses and practice activities on Saturday.  The permission was granted with the restriction that we adhere to certain guidelines.

• Trailer arrivals on Saturday restricted to: after 2:00 PM
• Trailers may arrive on Sunday as early as 5:00 AM
• Trailer parking in both the Boathouse parking lot and the Lake Field
• Saturday practice; 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• No coaching launches allowed
• Follow The Chase traffic pattern
• Follow directions of the safety launches
• All boats must be off the water by 5:00 PM or risk a time penalty on race day
• Team buses must load and unload on South Drive on the Princeton campus.  Athletes walk to Boathouse or Lake Field.  Allow 10 minutes. BUS PARKING MAP.
• Team buses may park on South Drive or return to their hotel.
• Buses are not allowed to unload or load on the roads (including Washington Road and Faculty Road), at the Lake Field or at the Boathouse parking lot.
• Tents not allowed until Sunday

Princeton University COVID-19 Policy

1. Spectators and competing athletes are not allowed inside the Princeton boathouse.
2. Masking is not required for outdoor sports, but recommended for all coaches, staff, and non-competing personnel.
3. All visiting teams must be vaccinated.
4. Unvaccinated members of the travel party- 1 PCR test within 72 hours of arrival.