Outhouse Races
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SPONSORED by Antero Septic Co. |
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Get your first glimpse of the Outhouses in the Burro Days parade at 11:30am on Front Street.
Races will begin at approximately 1 pm in front of the Hand Hotel.
TEAMS WANTED: Teams up to 5 people, Outhouses may be built of any solid material, no motorized outhouses.
Cash Prizes! Pre-registration required.
Outhouse Race Rules
Sponsored by Antero Septic Co.
OUTHOUSE STRUCTURE RULES:
- Outhouses may be built out of any solid material. There are no weight requirements.
- Outhouses should have four sides, a roof and a doorway. A door is optional. If teams choose to have a door, it must be secured open during the race.
- Windows are allowed but please do not use glass.
- Any number and size of wheels may be used.
- Bicycle parts are permitted but no in-tact bicycles are allowed.
- Outhouses must be at least four feet from the floor to the highest point of the outhouse.
- You must push or pull your entry, no motors or pedals are allowed.
- Each outhouse must have a seat with a hole that one team member sits in during the race. The seat must be attached securely to the outhouse and the rider may hold on to some type of grasping device, which is suggested for safety reasons.
- Each outhouse should have its name or theme displayed on the outhouse and at least one roll of toilet paper within the structure.
TEAM RULES:
- Up to five people can be on each team and one person must ride inside the outhouse and remain in the outhouse throughout the race.
- A helmet is strongly recommended for all participants but the team member riding in the outhouse MUST wear a helmet.
- The outhouse rider must be at least 14 years old. There is no weight limit for the riders.
RACE INFO:
- The race will take place on Front Street between 4th and 6th Streets.
- Two outhouses will race in each heat and must remain in their own lane. The winner of each heat will advance to the next round and the losing team will be eliminated.
REGISTRATION INFO:
Registration is absolutely FREE! The race registration form must be filled out and either faxed, emailed or mailed to the Burro Committee by July 24th.
- Fax to: 866-552-7510
- Email to: info@burrodays.com
- Mail to: Burro Committee, P.O. Box 411, Fairplay, CO 80440
- For more info or to drop off a registration form call: 719-836-1921
PRIZES:
All participants will receive an exclusive Outhouse Race t-shirt. Cash prizes will be awarded including a "People's Choice" award for the most creative outhouse!
Information Subject to Change
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