The Women's Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between the women's teams of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Established in 1927, it is part of the larger Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race series, which includes the men's race. The event typically takes place on the River Thames in London and attracts significant public interest. The race is held over a distance of 4.2 miles, starting at Putney and finishing at Mortlake. Both teams train rigorously in preparation, and the event showcases the skill and athleticism of female rowers. The Women's Boat Race has grown in prominence, gaining equal recognition alongside the men's race in recent years.