A team must have five (5) participants or members.  One (1) person must ride the bed, and the other four (4) other team members push the bed.  The runners can be two on each side or all four together.

The same 5 people must be used in each heat throughout the competition.  A team may have an alternate member that can be a substitute runner or rider in case of injury.

Use of a helmet is mandatory for the rider (passenger). Everyone’s safety is a primary goal of the race.

Team pushers cannot have flip-flops, sandals, or bare feet.

At least two or the team members must be 18 years of age or older.  The passenger must be at least 13 years of age.  Consent of parent or guardian is required for anyone under 18.

All participants must follow instructions of the Race Officials.

Teams must arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for team sign-in.

Each participant must sign a waiver form on the day of the race, including alternate members.

The course is a straight 50 yards down a stretch of Reed, directly east of the Post Office & Dinners Ready.

The beds will be raced in heats (two at a time).  Double or single elimination will be based on the number of entries.

Each team must start the race from a still (stopped) position. Teammates cannot use a running start across the start line, and they cannot rock the bed back and forth in time with “On your mark, get set, go!”

The bed and/or runners cannot cross the centerline of the racecourse.

Team members cannot interfere with their opponents in any way during the race.

The point of the bed that extends the furthest in the front will be aligned with the starting line (not necessarily the front wheels) to compensate for differences in bed construction.  The same front point will be used to judge the finish.

The two judges standing at the finish line will determine the winner of each heat.