Where to watch races? 1) Open area below the boathouses 2) Walk the trail to the grandstand where you'll see the last 500 meters. Trail is uneven and hilly.
Please note that dogs are not allowed at Sandy Run during regatta days. #HOTO2026
Off-site parking options: South County High School, 8501 Silver Brook Rd. Morton. Shuttle starts at 6 am. Once that lot is full, go to VDOT at 1325 Old Bridge Rd. Shuttle starts at 8am. $10 cash, 12 & under free. Allow 1 hour for transport. #HOTO2026
Dropping rowers off? We have a drop off spot between lots C & D. Non-rowing drivers must leave & park at our remote parking lots. There is nowhere to wait for a rower. Leave early, can have a long back-up on Hampton Rd. #HOTO2026
On-site parking at HOTO is for coaches and athletes driving themselves. $30 cash. Cartoppers, team buses, and cans with 10+ passengers are free. #HOTO2026
Welcome to Day 2 of HOTO! Weigh-ins at 7:00, coaching meeting at 7:45, 1st races at 9:00. Allow a full hour if you are coming from remote parking. #HOTO2026
Best view is the open area below the boathouses. The grandstand shows the last 400 meters; the trail is uneven. Be careful. #HOTO2026
Reminder: No dogs allowed at the regatta. Please leave yours at home. #HOTO2026
Onsite parking at Sandy Run is for coaches and rowers who are driving. $30 cash only. Don't count on Venmo as cell service is unreliable. Cartoppers, team buses, and vans with 10 or more are free. #HOTO2026
Saturday spectators: park at VDOT lot, 1324 Old Bridge Rd., Woodbridge. Parking is free. Shuttle is $10 cash per person. 12 and under free. 8:00 to 5:00. Allow 49 minutes.
Head of the Occoquan onsite parking at Sandy Run is for rowers and coaches ONLY. All
cars will be charged $30 (cash only) for parking onsite. No charge for cartoppers, team
buses, and team vans carrying 10 or more people. #HOTO2025
