Suicide Race

Official Rules & Regulations

Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12

Open to all cowboys and cowgirls who think they have what it takes to run the treacherous mountain course!

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Suicide Race

Entries

  • Entry fee is $50 for each day (Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12).
  • Contestants may compete both days. Saturday’s winner will compete with a handicap on Sunday.
  • Fees must be paid at the pre-qualifying run.
  • Download Contestant Release form.
  • Contestants may fax the release form to (559) 564-8562, or bring the form to the rodeo grounds in advance of the rodeo.

Pre-Qualification Run

  • All contestants MUST successfully complete a pre-qualifying run at the Woodlake Lions Rodeo grounds.
  • Pre-qualification is required to ensure that both horse and rider are capable of safely completing the race.
  • Contestants must provide their own horse and equipment.

Competition

  • Horses will be saddled previous to the race.
  • Contestants will start on north end of arena on foot while their horses are being held at the south end of the arena by a handler. (Handler must be provided by contestant.)
  • After the start signal is given, contestants will run on foot to their saddled horse being held by their handler (provided by contestant).
  • Contestant must then mount their horse, proceed out of the north end of the arena, then follow marked course through the entire race.
  • Any detour from the previously marked boundaries will result in disqualification!

Winner

  • Winner will be the first contestant who completes the course, still mounted and whose horse’s muzzle crosses a pre-determined finish line located in the rodeo arena.
  • Any ties will be settled by a coin toss.
  • $500 & buckle to 1st place each day as well as cash prizes for 2nd, 3rd and 4th places!
  • Contestants may compete both days. Saturday’s winner will compete with a handicap on Sunday

Any and all discrepancies will be settled by a member of the Woodlake Lions Club Rodeo Committee. Committee members decision is FINAL!

Download Entry/Release Form

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