EVENT DETAILS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
10AM - 4PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th
10AM - 4PM

Ready. Set. Push! America's looniest loo race returns to historic Virginia City October 3rd & 4th for a weekend flushed with fun. The 37th annual World Championship Outhouse Races is a free-to-attend event that dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest.

This hilarious event pits teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other in an all-out potty race as their push their homemade outhouses down C Street toward the finish line to claim the top latrine title of Grand Champion. Plus, you get to place your vote for the best outhouse. A commode parade kicks off the races on Saturday at noon. 

Make a day of it. Join the thousands of spectators lining the historic boardwalk and take time to explore the town between races, including locally owned shops, historic attractions, and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Grab lunch or stop in for a drink at one of our historic saloons.

• Minimum Weight: 200 pounds (without driver)
• Minimum Height: 6 feet from the ground to the highest point on the main body (does not include chimneys, flags, signs, etc.)
• Minimum Size: 9 square feet
• Outhouse must be completely enclosed with an operating door (curtain closure OK)
• Outhouse must contain a toilet seat, a roll of toilet paper, and be a functional outhouse
• Outhouses may have any number or type of wheels propelling the outhouse
• Brakes are optional
• Outhouses may be built of any material
• Outhouses may not have a motor - must be pushed or pulled by hand by two crew members
• Outhouses may have a logo, company or personal names painted on sides, top, or on inside, but NOT required
• Each outhouse should have a catchy name

• A crew shall consist of three members - two pushers, driver or rider, and/or two alternates - all of whom should be of basic humanoid ancestry
• No dogs or other animals allowed
• All crew members must be over 18
• All crew members must sign waiver at check-in to compete

Races begin on Saturday after the parade. Two outhouses race at a time in a 3 race guarantee, double elimination format. Races begin every fifteen minutes beginning at approximately 1PM until all outhouses have raced. Finals begin Sunday at noon and race until all semi-winners have raced, which is then followed by the awards ceremony.

• All outhouses and crew must be ready to check in starting at 10am on Saturday
• Outhouse racing teams will consist of 1 driver/rider and 2 pushers
• Outhouses must be pushed or pulled by human power only
• Outhouses must be kept in The Pits while not racing
• At the starting line, no portion of outhouse may extend over the line. It will be the judges' determination as to a restart.
• Outhouse teams must maintain control of their outhouse at all times during the race
• Outhouses must remain in their designated lane during the entire race. IF an outhouse crosses into a competitors lane and, in the opinion of the judges, interferes with that competitor's outhouse's ability to race, the offending outhouse will be disqualified for that heat.
• The first outhouse to reach the finish line with any part of the outhouse wins. The part must be intact with the main outhouse and the winner will be determined by the judges.
• In case of a tie or photo finish, the race will be re-run and determined by judges

Golden Deuce Division

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Crap Shoot Division

• 1st and 2nd

People's Choice for Best Outhouse

• Winners on Saturday & Sunday

The parade will be at noon on Saturday. It will begin at the Virginia City Jerky Co. parking lot and proceed down C Street back to The Pits. We ask that all outhouses and teams participate. The parade is open to all outhouses, sponsors, cars, drill teams, bands, floats, horses, riders, clowns, and all traditional parade entries. NO tossing candy or other articles at spectators. Must toss at ground.

• Entry fee is $80 for each outhouse entered
• Teams may enter as many outhouses as they desire
• Entry deadline is SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2026 at 11:55PM
• First come, first numbered and best positions in The Pits