
(*You may note a team or group name if you are associated with one, but if you are competing as a relay team you must note a team name & your team leader must specify that yours is a relay team)
Contestant Agreement
1. Race contestants must be female, 18 years of age or older — that describes me.
2. To compete, ALL contestants must wear the following, clearly visible to the judges:
A. A dress or skirt (clothing may be worn under it for warmth
B. An apron (any length — may be personalized to a team or group)
C. A kerchief (worn on the head)
3. Immediately before the race, all contestants will be issued a race number to be worn and an
official pan and pancake that must be carried throughout the race.
4. Pre-race group photo will be taken outside the south door of City Hall at 5:25 p.m.
5. Race begins at 5:30 p.m. from City Hall
A. Race course is 415 yards, ending at the top of old “Piety Hill”
B. On the starting bell, all contestants must flip their pancake before running
C. The contestant shall follow the race course to the finish line, must cross the
finish line, then flip the pancake a second time to finish the race.
D. Dropped pancakes may be picked up and returned to the pan without penalty. A
flipped pancake that is dropped will constitute a flip upon return to the pan.
E. A racer must carry no less than half of the issued pancake to the end for a valid finish.
F. Intentional interference with the flip of another contestant shall be chastised.
G. Contestants are encouraged to wear suitable clothing and footwear with the required
running garb.
H. When weather and course conditions make it appropriate, and in the absolute
discretion of the Supervising Vicar of the Race, contestants may be prohibited from
breaking stride and the race conducted as a walk.
6. All contestants shall attend the Shriving Service that immediately follows the race, where
awards will be presented and the pans returned.
Submit your registration and $10 entry fee to either City Hall or St. Paul’s UMC office BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.