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This contest simply rocks! Runners will toe the line at the race start located at Bear Creek Lodge and proceed down the mountain with their BEST WIG streaming in the wind. This contest takes place during Leg 1 (with runner # 1). It’s not quite time for trick or treating, but it is definitely time to see some rockin’ mullets, cruisin’ afros, jamin’ punkrockers, or runnin’ raninbow heads dashing down the mountain. Prizes for everyone who participates and Grand Prize for best overall wig. Remember, the man (or woman) makes the wig – you got to sell it baby! Have wild fun during this 5.1 mile leg! The AWESOME COSTUME contest takes place during Leg 2 (which is runner # 2 on your team.) Leg 2 is a 3.1 mile run that starts at the Fire Station on HWY 206 near the base of Mt. Spokane and finishes at the Inland Parking Lot along HWY 206. During this leg runners will have a chance to parade their favorite costume. Who knows who will show up on the course? Perhaps we’ll encounter Spiderman, Wonderwoman, or Elvis? Have fun, wave as other race vehicles honk at you as they pass, and please be appropriate with your costume choice since we are running on public roads! Anyone that participates in this fun contest wins Spokane to Sandpoint event staff’s respect and admiration… and of course a prize as well. Grand Prize is given to the best overall costume. Feel free to have your contest already on at the Race Start as you cheer on runner # 1 and prepare for your upcoming leg! Contest 3: Brightest Running Outfit: This contest takes place during Leg 6 (which is runner # 6 on your team). The rules of the contest are simple – put on a BRIGHT RUNNING OUTFIT and run with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair! Dig out your old hot pink tank top or your lime green early 1990’s running shorts. Whatever it is, just make sure it is bright in color. Be creative and have fun during this 6.0 mile leg. Participation earns you an automatic prize which will be given to you at the completion of your leg! All outfits will be judged and best overall outfit wins the Grand Prize as well as bragging rights for this year’s “Brightest Outfit” which will be posted on our website with all other contest winners. Contest 4: Men and Women’s Time Trial: The Men & Women’s Time Trial takes place during Leg 7 (which is runner # 7). This is a chance to let the speedsters from each team see how fast they are during the short 3.4 mile leg that begins at the trailhead of the Spokane River Centennial Trail and finishes at the Seven Mile Bridge. The terrain is rolling hills and is closed to motorized vehicles. We are proud to boast that the Centennial Trail has been given the rare and esteemed status of being a Millennium Trail. The fastest overall male and female runners will win accommodations at the prestigious Coeur D’ Alene resort nestled along Lake Coeur D’ Alene (no…you don’t have to share the room – HA!). Co-ed teams will have to decide if they will run a male or female during this leg. Good luck runners! Inspired by one of our inaugural teams entitled Wokeuptattooed, this contest takes place during Leg 12 (which is runner #12). Prior to this contest, runner 12 should hit the nearest Dollar Store and select some entertaining and amusing removable TATTOOS. Judges will look for originality, creativity, and overall flare during this light-hearted contest. I’ll never forget when one of my skinniest, whitest, and most likely to win the “never to get a tattoo” award showed up for one of our cross-country meets with a handful of tattoos strategically placed. The barbwire around his bicep literally almost made 2 loops! Our entire team shared a good laugh at his comic relief. His example highlights the intent behind this fun-natured contest. Please choose appropriate removable tattoos for this 4.2 mile leg and please position them in appropriate locations as our race course is open to the public. Tattoos that are overly suggestive, contain sexual or foul language, or vulgar in content will be asked to be removed or covered. Have fun! The Best Light Show was an idea one of our race directors came up with after training and racing through the night. The contest takes place during Leg 20 (which is runner # 8) and should be a night run if you have estimated your team’s average pace fairly close to what you actually race. Competitors who compete in this contest literally become a running light show during the 2.4 mile leg. Use lights any which way you can to make yourself look like a “glowing runner” that will light up the night streets. Be as creative as you want, but your light arrangement can’t interfere with the vision of oncoming traffic. No fireworks or pyrotechnics of any type are permitted during this leg for safety reasons. Prizes will be given to all who participate as well as Grand Prize for best overall Light Show. Whether your team enters this contest or not, you still have to abide by Spokane to Sandpoint night running rules (flashlight/headlamp and reflective vest). The team that shows the highest degree of race spirit by decorating their vehicle in a most exceptional manner wins the hallowed Van-A-Rama contest. In addition to the recognition, the winning team will also be awarded $150 OFF next year’s Spokane to Sandpoint Race. Thanks for showing some Race Spirit with your vehicle! Similar to the Van-A-Rama Award, the Team Spirit Award is a team contest given to the team that exhibits the best Team Spirit during the race. Things that you can do to improve your teams chance of winning this category include team outfits (make ‘em fun!), team cheers, and positive sportsmanship during the race. We request that participating teams report acts of sportsmanship from other teams that go above and beyond the call of duty to race officials. The prize for this contest is $300 OFF next year’s Spokane To Sandpoint Relay! We take pride in teams that win this Award and want them to be regular participants year after year. Thanks for showing positive Team Spirit!
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