| 35th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 13 April 1878 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 10 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 22 minutes 15 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 16–18 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 35th Boat Race took place on 13 April 1878. The Boat Race is an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. In total, ten former Blues took part in the contest. The race was umpired by former rower Joseph William Chitty and Oxford won by a margin of 10 lengths in a time of 22 minutes 15 seconds. The victory took the overall record to 18–16 in Oxford's favour.