3. OUTHOUSES RACES
O Outhouse races take place in towns and cities across the western US since 70s.
O Teams compete in their own portable potties with their four sides, a roof, a toilet
seat and even a roll of toilet paper.
O Teams consist of three to five people. Some of the members must pull or push their
homemade outhouse down a city street and must also have at least one rider on the
seat inside.
O Many races are held in winter. such as the longest running race in Concully,
Washington, and the competition held at the Fur Rondy Festival in Anchorage,
Alaska. Because of snow, outhouses must be mounted on skis.
O During summer. In Breckenridge, Colorado, outhouses are mounted on wheels and
racers push the portable potties to the finish line to compete for the “Gold Throne”,
“Silver Moon”, and “Bronze Bucket” trophies, along with accompanying cash prizes.
O Virginia City, Nevada, holds the World Championship Outhouses in October.
O There are prizes for the fastest teams, but also for the most creative outhouse.
4. OUTHOUSE RACES RULES
O Outhouse must be built with solid materials.
O Outhouse must not exceed 6 feet (2 m) in height from the floor to the highest point
of the outhouse and must be a minimum of 9 square feet (3 m2).
O The outhouse may have a window , but no glass will be permitted.
O The outhouse must have four sides, a roof and a doorway. It needs to look like an
outhouse. The door must be secured open during the race.
O Outhouse interior must contain a toilet seat with a hole where one team member
sits on during the race.
O There must be a toilet paper hanger inside the outhouse.
O Bicycle parts are permitted, however; no intact bicycles are allowed.
O Any number or size of wheels may be used.
O The Outhouse must be pushed or pulled by hand by three crew members. (No ropes,
motors or pedals will be allowed).
O Each outhouse should have its name or theme displayed on the front or back of the
outhouse.
O All participants must wear proper footwear and should wear helmet for safety
reasons.
