Bed races feature cash prizes; registration deadline looms

Teams who push their beds to victory or take second place will win cash prizes in the third-annual Bed Races on April 26.

The team who wins the race will receive $100. The second place team will get $50, which is the cost to enter the race. Third place is given a trophy.

Deadline to register for the race is Friday. A $10 fee will apply for late registration.

The bed races will take place at 10 a.m. April 26 during the Dogwood Festival. Teams will race their beds on Broadway Street, between Central and Alpine streets.

People will participate in the race in teams of three, four or five. Entry fee is $50 per team.

Meredith Bergstrom, executive director of Main Street Siloam Springs, explained that the entry fee was increased so each team member could receive a T-shirt.

Along with the cash, other prizes also will be awarded.

A new award given this year will be for craziest team. Fastest time and best bed are awards that will also be handed out.

Six beds were raced in the event last year. The Redneck Dreamers, a group of friends from Siloam Springs, placed first; the Bedhead Racers, from 28 Springs, placed second; and a team from Arvest Bank placed third. The Downtowners, from Drake Concepts, received the award for the best bed design.

Bergstrom is hoping for eight to 10 teams to race beds this year.

Register via email at [email protected], by calling 479-524-4556 or download an entry form online at www.dogwoodbedraces.com..

General News on 04/16/2014