If the humans are getting into their unusual sporting events, why can't
the animals? There are just some of the unusual sporting races from
around the world that involve animals.
We at photofun4ucom love and respect animals. We do not condone or approve of animal cruelty in any way, shape, or form, but as a blog that reports on everything bizarre in our world, we thought that you should know about some of the craziest ways that animals are being used for sport around the world.
This is one of the slimier races I've come across. The annual cockroach races are held by the entomology club at Iowa State University. And if you've ever hung out with the members of the Iowa State Entomology Club, you know this is one rockin' event. They also put on something called the Insect Horror Film Festival, which features gourmet insect tastings. Who says there's nothing to do in Iowa in October?
We at photofun4ucom love and respect animals. We do not condone or approve of animal cruelty in any way, shape, or form, but as a blog that reports on everything bizarre in our world, we thought that you should know about some of the craziest ways that animals are being used for sport around the world.
Ostrich Racing - racing on the back of the fastest birds
Did you know Ostriches can exceed speeds of 40 miles per hour? The good folks of Chandler, Arizona, do. I'd love to see this one, just to see what kind of wacky jockey decides to sit on an Ostrich. I'm thinking there may be alcohol involved.
Camel Racing
You wouldn't think there would be camel races in the United States.
Then again, we do have a big desert, so why not? The Virginia City
Camel Races are a nostalgic reminder of the Comstock Lode, the first
large discovery of silver ore in the U.S., when I suppose they used
Camels to transport the silver. According to the official website, they
also race ostriches and emus, because that's how they roll in Nevada.
Sled Dog Racing
Sled dog racing is where dogs run for days and cover the distance of
over 1,609 kilometres. This sport was played in the 1930s and it took
place at the 1932 Games in Lake Placid. The event saw two races on a
25.1-mile course wherein only two countries had participated-- Canada
and the United States.
Horse race
Wiener Dog Racing
For those of us who don't drink beer, Oktoberfest celebrations in the
U.S. can be a bit boring. Unless you're lucky enough to live in
Cincinnati – those lucky Oktoberfest revelers have something entirely
different to give them a buzz – wiener dog racing!
To make sure it stays sufficiently adorable, all participants must wear a chic hot dog costume, though they do get their choice of topping.
October 2013 was the Seventh Annual Hillshire-Farm's Running of the Wieners event. Over 100 contestants participated for the title of speediest wiener. No word on who the winning wiener was, but in my eyes, they're all winners if they look that adorable.
To make sure it stays sufficiently adorable, all participants must wear a chic hot dog costume, though they do get their choice of topping.
October 2013 was the Seventh Annual Hillshire-Farm's Running of the Wieners event. Over 100 contestants participated for the title of speediest wiener. No word on who the winning wiener was, but in my eyes, they're all winners if they look that adorable.
Frog Race
Sheep Races — catch me if you can
Pig Racing and Diving
And we end our collection of Great American Animal Races in the 49th state. Why race pigs in Alaska, you ask? If you had to pick something other than dog sled teams, you'd think moose, or elk. Something that represents the state, right? At least, I did. But Alaskans appear to prefer pigs. They're quick little guys, too. And in these races, there are hurdles. I may need to find a Vegas sports book that takes pork action.
Makepung - racing buffalo competition from Bali
cow racing - swiss
Cow Racing - indonasia
Lobster Races
You would think an annual lobster race would be held in Maine, but the
city of Aiken, South Carolina, has been racin' crustaceans "“ that's
right, the Aiken racin' crustaceans "“ since 1985 as a spoof of the
Kentucky Derby. This year's race, which just happened a couple weeks
ago, drew close to 10,000 fans.
Hamster Racing — rodent races in miniature vehicles
Lizard Racing Championships
Armadillo Races
Imagine little round knights in not-so-shiny armor, racing around a dirt
track. Sounds kinda cute. Although I've read they grow to 2 1/2 feet.
That's considerably less cute. Armadillo racing became popular in
Texas in the 1970s, and the Armadillo World Headquarters is in Austin.
(You heard me...the Armadillo World Headquarters.) Guess they're mighty
proud of their armored mammals down in Texas.
Zebra Racing
Porcupine Race
Squeeze this one in between visits to the Potato Museum and Philo Farnsworth's home. The race is held each year for charity, but I'm sure a few dollars need to be taken out for bandaids, just in case any participants make their way into the crowd.
Snail racing
Yabbie Races
Cockroach Racing
This is one of the slimier races I've come across. The annual cockroach races are held by the entomology club at Iowa State University. And if you've ever hung out with the members of the Iowa State Entomology Club, you know this is one rockin' event. They also put on something called the Insect Horror Film Festival, which features gourmet insect tastings. Who says there's nothing to do in Iowa in October?
Pigeon racing
Kaninhop — rabbit show jumping
Cane Toad / frog Races
Weird and Unusual Animal Races
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