On your mark! Get set! Go! Mark your calendar for the Cardboard and Duct Tape Sled Race in West Virginia, an epic race that’s open to thrill-seekers of all ages. Before you register for the big race on race day, start getting creative, because that – and speed – is what this race is all about. Sound like your kind of fun? Here’s everything you need to know to race on the big day.
The annual Cardboard and Duct Tape Sled Race is set for Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Blackwater Falls State Park’s sledding hill.
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Registration starts at 10 a.m., although the race doesn’t generally kick off until 11 or 11:30. The starting time really depends on how many racers show up.
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However, you’ve got a lot of work to do before race day, starting with building your sled to go along with 2020’s Fast and Furious theme.
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You’ll also have to keep a few rules in mind as you start building. You can use any design/style of duct tape you want, but make sure it is “less than 50 percent” of the sled’s complete design.
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On that note, you’re only allowed to use two types of materials – cardboard and duct tape. No plastic, staples, or string. You can use paint to decorate your sled.
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Teams can consist of a maximum of five members, and come up with a catchy team name. The entry fee to race is $1 per sled.
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You’ll also have to be able to tell the judges how you stop your sled. For a full list of rules, click here.
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Teams are vying for three awards – the Tip Top Award for the best sled, the Spirit Award, and the Speed Award.
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If you’re not racing, grab something hot to drink in the lodge, or roast marshmallows over the fire pit as you wait for the race to start.
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Click here for race rules and regulations. Make sure to read them thoroughly before heading to the park. (Helmets, for example, are required for racers 14 and under and are recommended for all.)
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Do you plan on going to the Cardboard and Duct Tape Sled Race in West Virginia? Have you done it in the past? Share your experience in the comments! Then, if you’re still looking for fun ways to spend your free winter days, check out these family-friendly winter destinations in West Virginia.
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Address: Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USA
