Recap of the Rules

RULES

* You have to get around on foot or by public transport. No designated drivers, taxis, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or any other kind of transport are allowed.
* Yes, this means hitch-hiking isn't allowed either ;)
* Drinks must be proved, so save your receipts (if you can't prove it, it doesn't count).
* Drinks must be FINISHED - no dregs!
* A standard drink is a bottle of beer or a 30mL / 1 oz shot of booze.
* Teams must complete all challenges in each leg of the race.
* A pint of beer or stronger-than-normal shot / drink doesn't equal 2 standard drinks. We consider this ways of getting drunker if you want to.
* Teams cannot separate. All drinks and challenges must be completed as a team.
* No pissing in public.
* All drinks and challenges in each leg of the race must be completed in that leg of the race before proceeding onto the next.
* You cannot use e-mail or Internet during the course of the race to find locations of pubs / where to complete challenges.
* How you complete a task is up to you, but you must follow all of the above rules.
* Breaking of any of these rules results in your team being disqualified and infinite ridicule.


PLAYOFFS

* The first 6 teams to the checkpoint before the last leg of the race will enter the Pub Race Playoffs. These 6 teams will have an extra leg of the race to complete before the final leg, to determine the true Pub Race champions.
* There will be extra challenges to complete as well.
* Teams that do not make the playoffs proceed directly to the final leg of the race.
* The winner is the first team across the line with all drinks and challenges completed.


CHECKLIST


On the day, you will need:


* A backpack
* Lots of water
* A mobile phone
* A notepad and pen
* A digital camera
* A bus-pass or change for the bus

You will need these items over the course of the day, and should have these with you before leaving the starting location.

Only 10 days until registration ends!

Hey Racers, I thought I would take a minute to introduce myself and pass along some more information about the upcoming Pub Race.

First I want to say that I am truly honored to help organize this magnificent event. Jacob and I have been working hard over the past few weeks scouting locations and brainstorming ideas to guarantee that the Pub Race is the most fun you will ever have getting smashed on a Saturday afternoon. For you doubters that are saying "No way, nothing could top that one Saturday tailgate/St. Patty's Day/wedding/etc" I challenge you to tell me I'm wrong after the Pub Race (unless you went to a tailgate before a wedding on St. Patty's Day - we can't compete with that).

Anyways, the last day to register is Friday, April 20th. That's only 10 days from today and about two weeks before the actual Pub Race. Registration only requires a team name and a quick email, so find two minutes to let us know that you want in. Space is limited and you do not want to get a reply to the tune of "We're full. I warned you about this. Slackers."

Also, because we're all responsible adults it should go without saying that you will not be driving away from the Pub Race, so logic would indicate that you won't be driving to the Pub Race. Sure, you can get a taxi to Finn MacCool's, but if you're cheap like me you will want to find a bus that gets you close to the Starting Line.

You can take the 71, 72, 73 from downtown, the 43, 49 from Cap Hill, or find something else that works using the following link:

http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-bin/itin_page.pl

Tons of buses run through the U-District, so hopefully you will not have trouble getting there on time. And speaking of being on time, we expect to start promptly at 2 pm, so please aim to show up by 1:45. If you plan to grab some lunch prior to the event (Finn MacCool's has a full menu - available on their web site), please plan accordingly.

That's it for now, we'll keep you updated as more info becomes available :).

Teams

These are the registered teams for the race:

1. Dan & Mike - "Mike & Dan"


2. Rhyan & Jason - "Team Mallory"


3. Dana & Justin - "TBA"


4. Scott & T.J. - "Team Pepi"


5. Dave & Cary - "Nudie Magazine Day"


6. Eli & Jeni - "TBA"


7. Ondrej & Janelle - "TBA"


8. Dave & Arlen - "the two pwnies"


9. Chris & Craig - "TBA"


10. Eli & Cindy - "TBA"


11. Anthony & Kerry - "Team Caramel Sauce"


12. Zoanna & Barry - "Team Blacked Out"


13. Travis & Andy - "punk in drublic"


14. Gint & Tony - "The Blooze Brothers"


15. Missy & Jodie - "The Legless Ladies"


16. Tom & Ryon - "bottle in front of me"


17. Julie & Melissa - "Seeing Double"


18. Angie & Heather - "TBA"


19. Luke & Jason - "l33t r4c3r5"


20. Geoff & Jin - "Great Lakes... of Beer"

Registrations Open

Hey pub racers! We've got the course pretty much nailed down, with a few minor details to suss out, but for the most part, we're set to open registrations! Same deal as last year, we're having a cap of 20 teams to initially gauge interest, and if we can recruit enough helpers for the various checkpoints we'll extend out the number of teams.

Before I get into how you register, we're changing the format of the race a little this year... a couple of things you should know about this year's race compared to last:

• The race will encompass more of Seattle than last year.


• There will be more challenges, and more harder challenges.


• There won't be as many drinks this year, for most of the teams. We found people were too shitfaced at the end of the last race. It'll be only slightly less, and more spread out.


• The rules are yet to be finalised, however, in addition to each regular leg of the race this year, the first SIX teams to get to the penultimate checkpoint will enter the PUB RACE PLAYOFFS. These six teams will have an extra leg of the race to complete (with extra challenges) before the final leg, to determine the true Pub Race champions. Teams that don't qualify for the playoffs proceed directly to the last leg of the race.
  

The winner will be the first team from the six playoff teams to cross the finish line with all drinks and challenges completed.

How do I register?

You must register as a team. Email Jacob or Bobuhl!! (links on the right) with your team details - we need the names of the two people in the team, and a team name. The registered teams will be posted on this blog.

Where is the starting point this year?

Finn MacCool's Irish Pub. See more details on the Date / Time section up the top on the right.

Will there be merch again this year?

Yes, details to come.

Get me a beer!
OK, head over here.

Any other q's? Post a comment or e-mail us :)

April Fools!

Hehe just kidding.... April Fools :)

To everyone who mailed me back offline upset about it being away from Seattle, you may rest assured the race will be run around the metro area of Seattle.

There's only 6 short weeks until the race, and we plan to open registration towards the end of this week once we've got things a bit more nailed down.

Updates

Just wanted everyone to have a bit of an update here... planning is going very well indeed. We have some excellent ideas planned, and have also named a starting location.....

Doolins Irish Pub! in Vancouver!

Take I-5 north a couple of hours into Vancouver, and it's on Nelson St in the heart of the city.

We're going international this time around!!

Stay tuned for more details as they come to hand....