Team Resources

10AM - 2PM | 6111 82nd Street, Lubbock, TX

Saturday, April 11

Today we race beds. Tomorrow, someone has a safe place to sleep.

TEAM CAPTAIN FORM
EVENT WAIVER & RELEASE

TEAM GUIDELINES AND RACE RULES

RACER QUESTIONS? JUMP TO OUR FAQS BELOW.

HOW IT WORKS

Build It. Bring It. Sprint It.

1 - Build a bed - OR - use one of our pre-built bed base with wheels. Most teams decorate their bed in just a couple hours using simple materials.

2 - 5 Teammates
Decorate your bed with a fun theme and then 4 runners push while 1 teammate rides. Teammates can be anyone! Friends, co-workers, family, church members.

3 - Sprint to the Finish
Race down the track in a short, high-energy dash. Beds race one-one-one with the fastest time moving forward. Awards for fastest-time, most creative, and audience favorite.

Parking + Check-In

Course Overview

INSPIRATION

HOW TO BUILD A BED

TEAM FAQS

Racer Details

  • A helmet (bike helmets work)

    A lawn chair

    Water and sunscreen (we will also have water available)

    Family and friends to cheer you on!

  • On-site check-in location will be communicated the week of the event

    Teams should arrive by 10am for check-in and a bed safety inspection.

  • No — while prizes are awarded for things like creativity and time, the event is family-friendly and meant to be fun, not just competitive.

  • It’s a short sprint race — not a long run like a 5K or marathon — so it’s fun and accessible for most people.

    Rough distance:

    • 520 feet

    • 58 meters

    • 0.098 miles

  • Rounds may include a timed individual run and then teams will race two at a time, one-on-one. Fastest time advances.

  • Races will happen in rounds throughout the event. A detailed schedule will be available the week before the event.

Team Details

  • Each team includes 5 people: 4 runners pushing the bed and 1 rider.

    Bed racers must be 14 years or older. Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

    All participants must sign a safety waiver and wear a helmet and closed-toed shoes while racing.

  • No — the race is short and designed to be fun and accessible.

  • Businesses, churches, friend groups, college organizations, and families.

  • On-site check-in location will be communicated the week of the event

    Teams should arrive by 10am for check-in and a bed safety inspection.

  • Yes! Kids can cheer on the teams and check out face painting and balloon twisting, food trucks, and the Caprock Classic Car Show.

    Racers must be 14 years or older.

  • Yes! We will have awards for:

    • Fastest team

    • Best decorated bed

    • Best team costume

    • Crowd favorite

  • Teams are responsible for bringing their decorated bed to the event location on race day.

    Teams will receive specific parking details prior to the event. Parking will be very near to the race area.

  • No - Open Door will breakdown the beds and reuse them as needed.

    Even though we plan to reuse them, you can still make modifications and paint the bed if desired.

  • You can build your own as long as it follows the race guidelines and safety rules. Click here to read the full guidelines and rules.

Bed Logistics

  • No. Open Door can provide a bed base on wheels for your team. We will deliver it ahead of the event so your team can decorate it. If you enjoy building things, you’re welcome to build your own bed, but most teams simply decorate the one we provide.

  • No — teams build and decorate their beds before the event and bring them ready to race. We can help provide a bed base and wheels if you need one.

    Teams are encouraged to pick a theme and decorate the bed and wear coordinating t-shirts or costumes!

  • Beds will be delivered to teams ahead of race day so you have time to decorate it.

    The bed base with wheels is 44 in tall, 90 in long, and 36 in deep. Head and foot board can be detached.

  • You do not have to decorate the bed, but teams are encouraged to pick a theme - decorate the bed and wear coordinating costumes/t-shirts.

    This does not have to be complicated teams can simply add some color to the bed and wear coordinating t-shirts.

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Open Door is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
All donations are unrestricted unless otherwise noted. If restricted funds exceed the need, they may be used for another area of need.