May Bumps 1997
The May Bumps 1997 were a set of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Wednesday 11 June 1997 to Saturday 14 June 1997. The event was run as a bumps race and was the 106th set of races in the series of May Bumps which have been held annually in mid-June since 1887. In 1997, a total of 172 crews took part, with around 1550 participants in total.
Head of the River crews
rowed over to retain the headship.bumped on the first day to take the Mays headship for the first time.
Highest 2nd VIIIs
The highest men's 2nd VIII for the 8th consecutive year was, who bumped into Division 1.The highest women's 2nd VIII for the 4th consecutive year was.
Links to races in other years
| Preceding year | Current year | Following year |
| May Bumps 1996 | May Bumps 1997 | May Bumps 1998 |
| Lent Bumps 1996 | Lent Bumps 1997 | Lent Bumps 1998 |