Final Instructions!

Teams must arrive at the start area EARLY - by 5:00 p.m.! - to avoid road closures & traffic congestion. This will also give you time to get properly duded up and warmed up for the big event.

Here's a link to a map and directions to the start line area (corner of Mill St. and Natoma St.

Course map link so you won't get lost!

Parking and bathrooms are at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St., one block from the start line.

Pick up your bib numbers at the start line area.

After your team finishes, if you are in a big rush - hightail it via Traders Lane (behind Sutter St.) to the Powerhouse Pub/Chicago Fire Pizza to pick up your t-shirt.

Those not so hurried can take a good look-see at the "Running of the Longhorns" (starts at 6:30), by hanging out near the finish line or on Sutter St.

Once the longhorns have had their stampede, Sutter St. is open to all. Amble carefully - watch out for the bs! - up Sutter St. and over to the Powerhouse Pub/Chicago Fire Pizza to grab your t-shirt.

The Awards Ceremony will be held there, along with Johny Cash-themed live entertainment.

Awards for best three Bullipede costumes and to first three Bullipede team finishers.

Award for first - a bull's head; award for second - a bull's tail; award for third - BS!

Along with costumes, squirt guns and water balloons are encouraged!

Ways to keep your team connected:

Have each runner wear a belt. Run a soft rope or cable through a grommet or d-ring placed on each belt.

Teather each runner with five separate pieces of rope or cable.

Use a sheet - possibly two depending on how much space you want between each runner. Cut holes in the sheet for each runner and have each runner cinch the sheet in place with a belt.

Be sure to leave enough space between each runner to prevent tripping.

How to run as a Bullipede Team -- What's your goal?

Faster finish times can be achieved by running in a row or group across the course rather than strung out single file.

More costume visibility can be achieved with the members running in a line.