We have rescheduled this event to take place Saturday, September 17th! Please re-register if you are able to participate on September 17th.

The 3rd Bush Pig Open Race in 2022 is Saturday, September 17th.
Come out and challenge yourself on the singletracks at Walden.
The Outside Store is sponsoring the race series again this year.

What is a Random Relay?

This event is the Relay Race version of the Blind Date.

• It is a regular relay race, except you don’t put together a relay team.

• 4-person relay teams will be created at random, but based on ability, at 9:15 am from the group of seeded riders that register.

• We also have a kids event, starting halfway thru the event. See details below.

• It is a low-key, recreational event, designed with a big social component and lots of opportunities to meet other Club members

Volunteer Registration:

• These events can’t happen without volunteers. We need volunteers to set up, for registration and to time the racers.

Race Registration:

• Online Registration Close 6 pm on Friday, September 16th

• Sign up online, but pay on Race Day

• The Registration Desk opens at 8:00 am on Race Day

• Race-Day Registration is possible, but please arrive by 8:30 to get your name in the team name draw

Cost:

• Relay Event:

  • WMBC Members - $25, if you need a race plate

  • WMBC Members - $20, if you bring a green Bush Pig Open race plate

  • Non-Members - $35, green BPO plate or no plate

  • Exact Change will be appreciated!

• Kids Event:

  • Free

Race Format: 

• Relay Event:

  • This is a 4-person relay event. There are no Solo, 2-person or 3-person categories.

  • You don’t need to assemble a relay team. Teams will be selected at random the morning of the event at 9:15 am. Seeding will be used, in an attempt to make all teams equal teams, or close to equal.

  • On race day, drop by the registration desk between 8:00 and 9:00, pay for and pick up your race plate & fill out your draw prize ticket.

  • After registering, stake-out an area in the stadium area to call home for the day.

  • There is one recreational 4.5 km course that everyone rides

  • The races starts at 10 am. The team alternates riders, trying to complete as many laps in 6 hours.

  • Unless injured, each team member needs to complete the same number of laps or one less than the most completed by one team member.

  • Only fully completed laps count. A lap can’t be started after 3:40.

• Kids Event

  • 1, 2, or 3 laps of a 200m course, Mass Start

  • Age Categories are Under 5 and Under 9

  • Registration for this event will be Day-Of only, ending at 12 noon.

Race Times: 

• Day of Relay Registration Closes: 9:00 am

• Drawing Names for Teams: 9:15 am

• Race Start: 10:00 am

• Kids Race Registration Closes: 12:00 pm

• Kids Race Starts: 1:00 pm

• Last Rider Out: 3:40 pm

• Race End: 4:00 pm

• Prize Draw: 4:15 pm

What to Bring:

• Bike & Helmet

• The stadium area will be used by riders to hangout for the day, so bring:

• Chairs

• Food and water for the day

• 10’x10’ Tent for shade

Prizes:

• No awards will be given, but draw prizes will be drawn after the race.