Welcome 2008 Outhouse Racing Fans!
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!!
The 2008 DVD video of the race is available now. We are lowering the price this year to make it more affordable. This year's price is $10 plus $2 shipping and handling.
Order our DVD Videos by entering our on line store here...
If you would like to order the 2007 race video, click on the PayPal "BuyNow" button to order the 2007 Outhouse Classic Race DVD ($12.99 includes shipping):
Watch the latest You TUBE video from the Outhouses of America Tour. Watch the 2008 entry from Northern Michigan University NMU in the 15th Annual Outhouse Race in Trenary, Michigan!
This You Tube video features the 2007 entry from Northern Michigan University's entry in the Trenary, Michigan Outhouse race. The students entered a classic called Shitweiser, The King of Shit, and it was hilarious! You can see it here:
2008 Outhouse Race Information is below. We attended the race again this year. It was our 10th year at the race. The weather was perfect. We are in the process of making our DVD video documentary of the race and we can tell you that this year, the video is 1 hour long! We captured some fun and unusual things before, during and after the race. If you were there, you may find yourself on the video. Click HERE to read about the 2008 race that was held on February 23, 2008.
Attention! The 2007 public pictures are available below and the private subscription area pictures are available in the U.P. Daily subscription area. There are over 116 additional pictures available for viewing with many unique poses. A DVD video is also available of the races complete with a bonus slide show of the race photos as well. Please note that a portion of the proceeds are donated to the Trenary, Michigan area.This year's Outhouse Racing DVD video is absolutely the BEST ever!!!
To help defray some of the costs of running this web site, we set up a private area in the Outhouse Racing area. For a very small amount, you can access the private area for an entire year with many additional outhouse racing pictures.
Select the Subscribe button above to subscribe now for a year's access to our outhouse racing private areas. The low cost of only $5.00 US will give you the following:
Access to all the pictures of outhouse racing located in the private areas
Email from us whenever we publish new Outhouses or news worthy of your attention
Maybe some other creative things as we think them up
Also, consider your $5 a donation so we can continue to bring you the Outhouses of America Tour. The Outhouses of America Tour also brings you pictures of Outhouses from around the world!
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Click HERE for 2008 Race Information! 2007 Race photos are HERE!!!
The 2007 Outhouse Races Were Held on Saturday February 24, 2007
The 2007 theme was "Put your HOLE Heart Into the 14th ever Trenary Outhouse Classic".
The weather was just great this year. Subscribers are able to view every photo that was taken at the races this year. 2006 Race photos are HERE!!!
The 2006 Outhouse Races Were Held on Saturday February 25, 2006
The 2006 theme is "Push Your Luck at the 13th ever Trenary Outhouse Classic".
The weather was COLD and WINDY this year. Subscribers are able to view every photo that was taken at the races this year. 2005 Race photos are HERE!!!
The 2005 Outhouse Races Were Held on Saturday February 26, 2005
The 2005 theme is "Let's POTTY at the Dozenth ever Trenary Outhouse Classic".
The weather was fantastic again this year and there were entries from New York, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and probably other states as well. Subscribers are able to view every photo that was taken at the races this year. 2004 Race photos are HERE!!!
The 11th Year was Great!!! 2004's theme for the Outhouses?
"Leap into the 11th ever Outhouse Classic" Outhouse Racing Rules and Information
Outhouse Racing Information!
The 2006-2008 Outhouse Classic pictures and DVD are now available. Outhouse Racing is back!
U.P. Daily News Update on the 13th annual February Outhouse Classic Race in Trenary, Michigan 2006 Race Pictures Now Available!!! "GET 'ER DONE" was frequently heard throughout the day (a common U.P. phrase) and the reporters from the U.P. Daily News were there to document the event again this year. The 2006 Outhouse Races were held on Saturday February 25, 2006 in Trenary, Michigan and it was COLD and Windy (not from internal gas either!) and it was another huge success. Here are a few pictures hot off the press. If you missed last year's race, don't worry, we have a full DVD available exclusively on this web site. A portion of the proceeds goes back to Trenary to help the needy. This year's Outhouse Racing DVD is better than ever!!!
The 2008 Outhouse Races were held on
Saturday February 23, 2008 at 2 PM EST
This year's theme for the Outhouses?
"Bring your dear
to the 15th ever
Trenary Outhouse Classic"
Entry Pins are $1.00 advance purchase and $2.00 the day of the race. BUY EARLY!! BEAT THE RUSH!! All entries will be eligible for the "5" $50 Drawings. There is a number on the back of the pin so match your number to the winning numbers list displayed in the Registration Tent.
what is an OUTHOUSE RACE?!? Well, take a few moments to read all about it! You will at least be smarter about something you've never even thought about...BETTER YET, you'll decide to believe it when you see it and decide to join us on February 23, 2008.
what: Home-made outhouses made of wood, cardboard, etc...which are built on skis and pushed by 2 "Racers". Each year has a different theme. This year's theme is "Bring your dear
to the 15th ever
Trenary Outhouse Classic
Some outhouses are very simple and built for speed. Most are funny and some are so elaborate you wouldn't mind having them in your backyard!
The outhouses are Pushed one-by-one approximately 500 feet down the Main Street of Trenary, Michigan USA. The Adult racers with the best times win cash for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. Depending on age there's 5 different categories and there are more prizes for different categories that have nothing to do with how fast one goes (No pun intended, Yah, Right!).
who: Anyone who has a sense of humor or needs one! Some folks like to build, some like to race and EVERYONE likes to watch!
where: Main Street in TRENARY situated smack-dab in the middle of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Population may be 400 except for the Outhouse Classic day when it reaches 4000 Plus!) You have to buy some Trenary Toast before leaving. It is great and only made in Trenary. The ice fishing in this area is also great. Try some of the local establishments for fantastic fish dinners. They even have a fisherman's breakfast at some restaurants that give you pan fried trout and eggs!
when: Every last Saturday in February! This event gets held rain or shine; 30 below or 40 degrees! Dress warmly! (Yep, that makes it an Annual Event)!
Races begin at 2:00 PM EST! Yes! We are in the Eastern Time Zone for those people coming from out of state. Little Kids Races begin at 2:00 PM followed by Big Kids followed by Adults 50 and over! *Must be registered by 1:30 PM EST*.
why: Fun, Fun, Fun!
Beats Cabin Fever... Fun, Fun, Fun!
What else is there to do in the middle of winter? Fun, Fun, Fun!
Good stories to tell your friends... Fun, Fun, Fun!
Eat Pasties and watch some interesting people in the local firehouse...
Register your outhouse and get 2 free T-Shirts and 2 rolls of our special Autographed Toilet Paper!
Fun and laughter is had by all!
The list is endless but it's important for you to know that the profits of this event are given back into Trenary's Community!
In addition to the races, Main Street Trenary provides a day of fun, Food and vendors...(You can also buy an official Outhouse T-shirt, Sweatshirt, Pin, Cap or headband in the registration tent).
rules: Build an outhouse with wood, cardboard, etc..., put in a toilet seat and a roll of toilet paper, mount it on skis and PUSH it the 500 feet to win!
Kids Races
Kids (ages 12 and under)
Size=18" x 24" x 40" Tall.
Attach 12" push bars on each side for safety. Skis or a Toboggan allowed for the runners!!
Big Kids (13-20) & Adult Races (3 Age Groups)
Minimum size must be 3' x 4' x 6' Tall and mounted on skis ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT USE ALUMINUM SIDING OR ANYTHING SHARP FOR THE SKIS. Onlookers are right next to the track and we don't want any injuries caused by sharp edges on the skis. Metal will be disqualified.
Push bars are not to exceed 16".
entry fee: Kids: $15 Big Kids $30
Adults: $30 before 2/13/2008, after $35
who can i contact? For more information or to register, contact:
Outhouse Classic Committee
P.O. Box 271
Trenary, MI 49891
Or call
Dianne @ 1-906-446-3210 or
Sherry @ 1-906-446-3471 or
Cindy 1-906-387-5806
"Dump" mail to the official
Outhouse Curator here...
