Boston Mini Marathon and Festival Bed Race

Boston Mini-Marathon & Festival Bed Race – Saturday October 29, 2022
Rules:
Bed Design
Bed can be constructed out of any material so be creative!
Beds must fit a twin mattress and have runner handles (not exceeding 10 inches in length)
A twin mattress or padding must be part of design and design must have a headboard and footboard.
Beds must have 4 functional wheels (1 in each corner) making contact with road at all times. Wheels can be any size.  NO motors or mechanical assistance is allowed. No Brakes. NO Steering devices
All beds will be inspected prior to race for safety and/or mechanical issues
 
Racing Teams
Racing team consist of one rider (minimum 100 pounds) and four runners/pushers
Racers must be 18 years of age or older to participate
 
Safety
All beds racers MUST sign Waiver of Liability and acknowledgement of the Bed Race Rules and Regulations before participating in the race.
All runners/pushers should wear athletic shoes suitable for street running
Two beds will race at a time
No pulling of the bed is allowed
No sharp items, glass or obscene items on beds. Beds will be disqualified!
 
During Race
Bed Riders must sit or lay flat on the bed – this is NOT a surfing competition!
All runners/pushers must be in control of their bed until after crossing the finish line and comes to a complete stop.
The use of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
Teams must not interfere or impede the progress of an opposing team.
 
Awards
Awards to be given:
Boston Road Runner - Fastest time
Boston Spirt Award – the most CREATIVE Bed Design & Theme
Boston Broken Spring Award, A.K.A. “the what were you thinking award”
 
Through Hope to Dream, beds will be donated to support a children in need in the Boston area sponsored by 1915 South Ashley’s Furniture.
The Carnegie Library will assist in identifying age appropriate books which will be donated to children in the Boston Area with the use of the entry fees.

Make Checks payable to:
Boston Community Club
Attn: Bed Race
P.O. Box 545
Boston, Ga 31626
 
For more information call: Amanda Maxwell   - 229-498-1146