Three-Legged Race

What you need

• One bandana or short rope per pair
• A flat, clear track 30–50 feet long

How to play

1. 1.Pair players up. Stand side by side — the inside legs get tied together at the ankle with the bandana.
2. 2.Walk one practice lap before racing. Find a rhythm: "left, right, left" works for most pairs.
3. 3.Line all pairs up at the start. On "go," race to a clear finish line and back.
4. 4.The first pair to return and cross the start wins.
5. 5.Run a losers bracket so everyone races twice.

What success looks like

First pair to complete the out-and-back course wins.

Variations

• Relay: two pairs on a team; the first pair tags the second before they can start.
• Gauntlet: instead of a sprint, set up 3 small obstacles (logs, cones) on the course.
• Tournament bracket: run single-elimination until one pair wins it all.

Safety notes

• Walk the course beforehand and remove any tent stakes, rocks, or trip hazards.
• Tie the bandana snugly but not tight — a quick-release knot is fine.
• If a pair falls, stop the heat and let them recover before continuing.