Final Instructions!

Teams must arrive at the start area EARLY - by 5:30 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. Natoma Street will close at 5:30. Parking will also be available at Theodore Judah Elementary School on Dean Way.

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

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

Pick up your bib numbers and t-shirts at the start line area.

Those not so hurried can take a good look-see at the "Running of the Longhorns" (starts at 7:00), by hanging out near the finish line 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. Yager's Tap House is waiving the gate charge for all runners!

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

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.