Official
Rules of the WinterFest
Outhouse Run
2013
STRUCTURE:
Outhouses must have four (4) walls, a floor, a toilet seat
on a raised bench, and a hinged doorway with a crescent moon. Doors must be
secured during race. Due to insurance issues, NO RIDERS are allowed inside the
outhouse.
Outhouse must be a minimum of nine (9) square feet at its
base, and maximum overall width not to exceed six (6) feet including grasping
or pushing devices. Minimum height of five (5) feet from the floor to the
highest point of the roof is required.
Any number of wheels and any size wheels may be used. Any
device for grasping (moving) the outhouse may be used except ropes or like
devices. All grasping devices must be solid material.
Outhouse may be built of any solid material, and
structurally sound enough not to fall apart during the race.
NO GLASS
Each outhouse must have a “name” and that should be
displayed on the structure. Sponsors
names may be applied anywhere on the outside of the outhouse.
At least two (2) people must push, with feet on the ground,
the outhouse down the street. All outhouses are human powered by foot to
ground. No motors or pedal powered units will be allowed
All outhouses will participate in a pre-race parade and will
be on display around the Courthouse Square after the race.
TEAM
A team shall consist of a maximum of five (5) people. At
least two must be pushing at all times.
A helmet is strongly recommended for all participants.
No riders allowed. No exceptions.
No axle-type structures (such a bicycle frame)
Teams will dress in “like” apparel. Each team and outhouse
should have a theme and dress accordingly.
Each team will participate in the pre race parade. Teams are encouraged to give autographs to
fans.
PRIZES
Awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place teams determined by fastest race time.
Most Creative Award to most unique outhouse
“Spirit”Award to team that shows the most spirit relating
the their theme.
RACE
Races are by elimination run in heats of two (2) at a time
Heat competitors will be determined by number drawing and
place in brackets.
Race course is from Ball Furniture alley to North Side
Grille alley. One lane on either side of the lane dividers
No deliberate sabotage to another team’s outhouse.
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