The May Bumps 2006 was a set of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Wednesday 14 June 2006 until Saturday 17 June 2006. The event was run as a bumps race and have been held annually in mid-June since 1887. See May Bumps for the format of the races. In 2006 171 crews took part (94 men's crews and 77 women's crews), with around 1500 participants in total.
Caius for the 5th consecutive year, their 8th since 1998.
Pembroke women bumped Jesus on Day 1 to take their first headship since 1998.
Caius II eventually bumped 1st & 3rd Trinity II on the last day to become the highest placed 2nd VIII, after a set of close races with Selwyn.