Sunday, August 31 at 12:00pm
Horse Ring
It’s back! The Harrow Fair Outhouse Race has returned.
Please contact Emma Denotter for registration forms to register your team at (519) 796-5696 or emma.anger@outlook.com
Registration: $50/team – All proceeds to go to a registered charity of the winning teams choice. Pre-registration is required by August 23rd, 2025.
Judges Choice: Plaque
BUILDING CODE RULES:
1. Outhouses may be built of any solid material, and must be structurally sound enough not to fall apart during the race. The outhouses must have three (3) walls, a roof, a doorway and a seat with at least one (1) hole (any representation of a typical “outhouse hole”) and a roll of toilet paper.
2. Outhouses must have a door & must be secured during the race.
3. No more than one half (1/2) of any wall may be a window. Glass is Not allowed for any part of the construction.
4. Outhouses must be a minimum of nine (9) square feet (3’ x 3’) at its base, a minimum height of five (5) feet from the floor to the highest point of the outhouse. The maximum overall width of the outhouse should not exceed eight (8) feet; this includes pushing and pulling devices. There is no maximum weight requirement.
5. Any device for grasping/pushing or pulling may be used except ropes or like materials/devices. All grasping devices must be secured solid to the outhouse. The device must not exceed the eight (8) feet maximum width requirement.
6. Outhouses must be human push and/or pull powered only. No motors, bicycle-type devices are allowed.
7. Any number and size of wheels may be used. Wheel setup may be either axle mounted, non-steerable or 360 degree caster type wheels.
8. Outhouses must have a name or theme displayed. Each outhouse must have a moon shaped symbol. All names or themes must be in good taste. No explicit language or pornographic displays are allowed on or in the outhouse.
TEAM RULES:
1. A team shall consist of a maximum of five (5) people. Four (4) team members to push and/or pull while one (1) team member must ride inside.
2. All team members must be at least 18 years of age and provide proof of age.
3. The rider (“sitter”) is not allowed to participate in the propelling process in anyway and must be seated over the hole during the entire race.
4. A helmet is recommended for all team members. The rider must wear a hockey helmet with cage or an approved full face helmet Other safety gear may be worn.
5. Drivers must wear a Lap belt.
6. Closed toed shoes must be worn during the race.
7. All team members must complete a registration, form prior to the race.
8. All team members, as listed at registration, must remain the same throughout the competition, unless a change is requested by a team member and authorized by an official prior to the race.
RACE RULES:
1. All participants and their outhouses must check in prior to race time.
2. Pre-registration is required by August 23rd, 2025
3. Any outhouse deemed unsafe or unsound, by the race committee, will not be allowed to race. Safety is paramount.
4. The race course will be divided into two (2) lanes. All racers must stay in the designated lane assigned at the start of the race. Veering out of lane is a disqualifying event.
5. No intentional ramming of opponents houses or the opponents.
6. Outhouse races will be in heats of two (2) at a time. The winning team will advance.
7. Entire team must cross finish line to win.
8. No alcohol on the playing field.
9. NO FOUL LANGUAGE PLEASE!
10. Judge’s rules are final.
11. Have a good time!