Bush Pig Open Random 6-Hour Relay 2024

The 3rd Bush Pig Open Race in 2024 is Saturday, Aug 10th.

Come out and challenge yourself on the singletracks at Walden and enjoy the social vibe of a relay event.

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:

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 Pre-Registration

Sign up online, to shorten your stand in the line, 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 - $10, if you bring a race green Bush Pig Open race plate
- WMBC Members - $15, if you need a green race plate
- Non-Members - $25, green BPO plate or no plate
- Payment Race Day by cash, cheque, or e-transfer only.
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 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.