SAFETY SUMMARY:

For your safety and the safety of the crowd: 

• Only approved rubber wheels are allowed to be used – no bike or metal wheels will be allowed to race.  Approved example of rubber wheels can be found here.  
• One rider and four runners are required to race.
• Helmets are required by all bed riders and they must wear it at all times during runs. 
• Athletic closed toed shoes are required for all team members. Racers who are wearing inappropriate shoes will not be able to participate.  Crocs are not allowed.

BED SPECIFICATIONS 

Bed Sizes:

• Only Twin or Full-sized beds allowed (so nothing smaller than a twin and nothing larger than a Full-sized bed - no Queen or King beds allowed).  Standard sizes: Twin 38”w x 75” or Full 54’w x 75”
• We do not recommend tall, hospital beds on wheels.  The taller the bed, the easier it is to tip over.  Please consider beds that are no more than a foot off the ground.  

Bed Construction:

• Beds must have a sturdy frame with four legs or a stable base. 
• The frame should be able to support the weight of at least one participant (the rider) and be secured to prevent collapse.

Bed Decoration:

•      Beds can be decorated to match the team’s theme but must not obstruct the bed’s functionality or safety.

Mattress:

•      Beds must have a mattress or equivalent padding to ensure participant comfort and safety.

Wheels:

- Wheels must be a minimum of 6” in height.

- RUBBER WHEELS only. Beds without rubber wheels will be disqualified. 

- Below find links to sample wheels that meet the requirements:

o           Sample 1 

o           Sample 2

VIDEO SAMPLES 

Here is a video of The M Network CEO making his bed in 2025.  It will give you a snapshot of how you can make one from scratch.   

This video shows not-so-fancy beds that might give you ideas!  

 

COSTUME DESIGN 

PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DECK OUT THEIR BED AND WEAR CORRESPONDING COSTUMES.  LET’S HAVE FUN!!!

   

Safety:

• Costumes should be designed to ensure full range of motion and not obstruct vision.    
• No costumes should have sharp objects or elements that could pose a hazard to participants or spectators.
• With media expected, please ensure all costumes are family friendly!  Judges have the right to disqualify inappropriately dressed teams.  

COURSE DETAILS 

•  The course is straight – beds go as fast as they can until they pass the finish line at which time their time is recorded.   

•  The course is 350 feet long/100 meters. 

TIMING AND SCORING

 

Timing:

•  When beds are checked in at the race, the front two runners will be fitted with a digital timer.  When you cross the finish line, your exact time will be recorded.

Scoring:

•  The team with the shortest completion time wins. 
•  In case of a tie, there will be a runoff for the fastest time.

Penalties:

•  Teams may receive time-deduction penalties for leaving the designated course area or causing obstruction to other competitors

 

GENERAL SAFETY AND CONDUCT: 

Safety Checks:

•  All beds will be inspected prior to the race to ensure they meet safety standards.
•  Participants must wear closed-toed footwear (NO CROCS OR SANDALS!) 
•  Helmets are required for all bed riders and highly recommended for racers as well as knee and elbow padding.  
•  All runners and riders must remain in physical contact with the bed at all times and have control of the bed until it comes to a complete stop. Runners must remain behind or on the sides of the bed.
•  Losing control of the bed is an automatic disqualification.  

Conduct:

• Teams must follow the instructions of race officials and respect the rules set forth for fair play.
•  Unsportsmanlike conduct, including intentional interference with other teams, will result in disqualification.

First Aid:

•  A first aid station will be available at the event. All participants should be aware of its location and report any injuries immediately.

WINNERS

Awards are given in the following categories:

• Fastest Bed Race Team
• Best Decorated Team
• Best Social Media promoting a team's participation in the Event.

See you in the winner's circle!!