Northstar Running is excited to present the 8th Annual Twin Cities Smoosh Championship! We are thrilled to once again partner with: Sociable Cider Werks, the official race host and refreshment center before, during, and after the Smoosh races and Youth and Families Determined to Succeed, who will receive all proceeds from the Smoosh racing.
The Basics
Smoosh racing consists of teams of four people, all wearing a pair of shoes attached to a set of two 2x4s. In head-to-head showdowns teams race approximately 50 yards down a straight course, turn around a pylon, and race back to the start. The goal is to work together as a team to complete the course as quickly as possible. Anything can happen in these races, with excitement right up until the finish!
The Details
When
February 1st, 2025
11 - 12:15: Check in, Day-of Registration, Smoosh board building assistance (if needed), Practice
12:30: Smoosh Racing Begins
After (and during!) the tournament: Live Music, Curling, Bingo, and refreshments from Sociable Cider Werks and local food trucks! For more information, check out Sociable's website!
Where
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Cost
$40/team; all proceeds go to Youth and Families Determined to Succeed
If you are participating in Sociable Ciderwerks’ Bonspiel, registration is $35; reach out to Olivia@northstarrunning.com for more information.
Boards
You can build your own boards, or we can build them for you. If you want to build your own boards, check out this document or the video below for instructions!
A couple of things to keep in mind as you build your boards:
- Bottom of 2x4s must be natural wood – no paint, cleats, traction, wax, grooves, etc.
- Racers can attach their feet to the 2x4s in any manner.
- There must be at least 4 feet attached to each 2x4.
- The sides and tops of the boards can be decorated as long as the decorations don’t aid in racing. It’s highly encouraged to decorate your boards!
If you want us to build the boards for you, please arrive close to 11am on the day of so that we can make sure to get your boards ready and fitted for your team!
We will have a repair crew ready to help mend any basic breaks that occur on race day.
The Race!
All racers (and a parent if under age 18) must sign a liability release form prior to participating.
The tournament format will be as follows: each team will be randomly assigned to one of four group of teams. Each group will compete in a round robin style pool, with each team racing all of the other teams in the group. This guarantees your team will get to race at least three times. The winner of each bracket will face off in a randomly-seeded single elimination bracket.
The race winner is the first team to go around the cone and back. The entire Smoosh board, not just the first person, must cross the finish line.
We recommend practicing before the day of, if you can!
Want some tips for improving your Smoosh racing?
YFDS
Northstar is proud to partner with YFDS for the third year in a row! For more info, watch the video below or check out the YFDS website!
Other Questions
Reach out to olivia@northstarrunning.com with any questions or concerns!
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