Hampton Cup Regatta

Hampton Cup Regatta The East Coast’s Premier Inboard Hydroplane Race. Held annually in Hampton, VA, in Mill Creek between Phoebus and Fort Monroe. at the top of the ramp.
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Scaring fish out of the water since 1926! DIRECTIONS:
From Norfolk Area
I-64 West thru Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel
Take Mallory St -Exit 268 (First exit after the tunnel)
Take a left at the light at the end of the ramp. Go to the 3rd stoplight and turn right on Mercury Blvd. Follow parking signs

From Richmond Area
I-64 East to Mallory St- Exit 268
Turn left on Mallory St. Go to your 4th light and turn right on Mercury Blvd. Follow parking signs

01/28/2026

Up close footage of the screaming boats racing, history, and everything you could want in this week's Discover Fort Monroe as we Discover the Hampton Cup Regatta!

01/06/2026

📅 Save the Date! 📅

The Hampton Cup Regatta is back for its 100th Anniversary on August 1–2, 2026! 🏁

Get ready for two days of high-speed hydroplane racing, family fun, and a century of tradition on the Hampton waterfront.

✅ Date: August 1–2, 2026
📍 Hampton, VA
💯 Celebrating 100 Years of Speed!

Follow us for updates, schedules, and special anniversary announcements.

👉 VisitHampton.com |

09/26/2025

Important Update from the Hampton Cup Regatta Crew!

Mother Nature has waved the red flag this weekend, and the 2025 Hampton Cup Regatta is officially cancelled.

But don’t pack up your racing spirit just yet—because the countdown starts NOW for something truly historic:
🎉 The 100th Annual Hampton Cup Regatta in 2026! 🎉

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to celebrate 100 years of racing tradition with you next year!

09/22/2024

ATTENTION: After assessing wind conditions on the water, the difficult decision has been made to cancel racing today. We are grateful that we were able to host the Summer Nationals yesterday, but we are unwilling to risk the safety of race teams, Rescue, or anyone else by attempting to race in these conditions.
We hope to see you all again next year. 🏁

Another big thank you to Hampton Fire!
09/22/2024

Another big thank you to Hampton Fire!

09/22/2024

UPDATE: it has been determined that the wind is still too rough to safely get boats on the water. Based on weather predictions, conditions will be re-evaluated around 2pm. We will provide another update as soon as we can!

Also, a big shout out to Prillaman's Crane & Rigging, Inc.! Thank you all for getting each boat in & out of the water, s...
09/22/2024

Also, a big shout out to Prillaman's Crane & Rigging, Inc.! Thank you all for getting each boat in & out of the water, safely and efficiently!

We would like to take a minute to thank the crew with APBA Region 4 Rescue! They spend the day on the water, ensuring th...
09/22/2024

We would like to take a minute to thank the crew with APBA Region 4 Rescue! They spend the day on the water, ensuring the safety of our drivers and assisting with wrecks or broken down boats. Without them, we could not put on a safe race!

09/22/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT: We have initiated a 1-hour wind delay. Should this change, we will make another announcement.

The water is beautiful this morning 😍
09/22/2024

The water is beautiful this morning 😍

09/22/2024

Another FAQ for Sunday!
•No animals allowed (unless they are service animals.)
•Personal chairs are encouraged!
•NO outside food or beverages.
•An official race schedule can not be provided. The schedule is subject to change, moment by moment, and we are unable to provide those ever-changing details in real time.
•NO SITTING ON, LEANING ON, OR CLIMBING OVER GUARD RAILS!
•Gates open at 10:30, with the goals of having boats on the water by 11.
•Unauthorized vehicles are not permitted entry at any point over the course of the weekend.
•No unauthorized individuals are permitted onto the bridge before 10:30.
•Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or any other wheeled vessel are not permitted to be ridden in event space. They may be walked through the event space. Only HCR authorized wheeled vessels are permitted into the event space.
•We are currently not capable of any live-streaming abilities.
•Any delays or cancellations will be announced via this page.

And lastly,
•This is a fun, family-friendly event! Please be kind, patient and considerate of others. Let’s have another great day of racing! 🏁

09/21/2024

PSA: we were unfortunately unable to acquire mass crowd seating, as we have been unable to for multiple years now. We do encourage bringing folding lawn chairs. Please note: ANY SITTING ON, LEANING ON, OR CLIMBING OVER THE GUARDRAILS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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1091 E Mercury Boulevard
Hampton, VA
23669

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