Coming SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2009 - The Ottawa Idiotarod!
The Iditarod is the annual 1150 mile dog sled race through the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. Lasting a grueling 10 to 17 days, it's an incomparable test of skill, endurance, and fortitude, and is famous the world over.
The IDIOTAROD is an annual(ish) race that takes place in any city with organizers crazy enough to think they can pull it off. Lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, it's a baffling display of urban moxie, basic coordination, unabashed sneakiness, and unbridled idiocy. The IDIOTAROD is infamous for causing colourful pockets of confusion and minor commuter delay.
The IDIOTAROD was conceived just over 15 years ago in San Francisco, when a university student made the genius discovery that the only thing better than public lunacy is costumed semi-organized public lunacy with shopping carts. And history was made.
Since its inception in San Fran in '94, IDIOTARODS have been held all over North America, with idiots in NYC, LA, Phoenix, Chicago, Seattle, Toronto, Portland, and other major urban centres grouping together in teams of 5, donning their finest freaked-out-fits, and careening their pimped-out shopping carts through city streets. Teams race for prizes, glory, and good old shits 'n' giggles.
On September 19th, 2009 the Ottawa IDIOTAROD will be the first one to be held in our fine city, so come out and help us make this epic gong-show memorable (see rules for more details).
