Bell’s Big Bed Race + Breakfast!
Bell’s Big Bed Race AND Breakfast 2026 is
SATURDAY, APRIL 18!
What’s new for 2026?
BELL’S BIG BREAKFAST !
What’s better than a fun-filled, fast-paced Bed Race to benefit Bell Socialization Services’ empowering programs? Getting the day started with a fantastic fundraising Breakfast!
BELL’S BIG BREAKFAST
Saturday, April 18, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- Where: Breakfast is served in the all-purpose room at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market Street, York PA.
- Ample free parking at the rear of the church. Enter at the west-side access road from W. Market Street (watch for signs and parking attendants)
- Accessible entry for wheelchair, etc.
- Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Bacon or Sausage, Eggs, Coffee, Tea, Juice
- Price: $10 – one meal (age 7 and up); $6 – one meal (children age 6 and under)
- Vendor and Resource tables to visit.
All proceeds benefit Bell Socialization Services!
GET YOUR TICKETS!
BELL’S BIG BED RACE & Festivities
8:00 am to 1:00 pm – Vendors and Activities set up in parking area to the east of the church at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 839 W. Market Street, York PA
10:30 am – Bed Race begins; duration determined by number of participating teams
Ample free parking at the rear of the church. Enter from W. Market Street (watch for signs and parking attendants)
Q: How much does it cost for a team to participate?
A: Team registration is $125.
Q: What does the actual “race” look like?
A: Each team of two to four people shows up on race day ready to race relay-style to make a bed (which is stationary). Two teams race side-by-side to increase the excitement.
Each team’s members start at one end of the race area; the bed will be at the other end. One at a time, team members run/walk/roll to the bed and back to make the bed: First person puts on the fitted sheet then returns to tag the next person who races over and adds the flat sheet and returns to tag the next person, etc. until the bed is completely made, at which point the entire team hops onto the bed, and rings a bell to stop the clock. Once all teams have raced two times, the fastest two teams will race one another in the same fashion but with some tricky twists.
Q: How many people are on a team?
A: We recommend four people per team. This gives each member a specific bed-making job to do, distributes the running between four pair of legs, and gives you more options to impress with your team theme. (Teams may have two or three members; it will mean more racing back and forth to make the bed.)
Q: Does my team have to bring a bed? Sheets and stuff?
A: Nope. The beds will be there waiting for you when you arrive to race, complete with all necessary linens.
Q: Do we have to push the bed?
A: This is a relay-style foot race, no bed pushing required!
Q: What should we wear?
A: First and foremost, everyone must wear appropriate footwear for racing. Other than that, have fun and be creative – there will be a prize for Most Creative Team Theme! This year, in honor of Bell’s 60th anniversary, special consideration will be given to teams who incorporate a 1960’s theme.
Q: Does our team also have to raise money?
The Zion Church Youth team has earned the Bell Ringer trophy at least three times, raising nearly $1,000 or more each year!
A: It is not a requirement, however, we do encourage teams – as well as people who aren’t racing – to set up a fundraising page through our Give Local York peer2peer fundraising platform so your network of friends, family, coworkers, etc. may all have an opportunity to support Bell’s work and help our York County neighbors to have a safe, stable place to sleep at night. There is a trophy awarded to the person/group raising the most money through their peer2peer fundraising page.
The 2026 Bell’s Big Bed Race Fundraising Campaign page will launch on April 1, 2026.
Q: Are there event sponsor opportunities?
A: Yes! Make room in your company’s 2026 Give-Back budget now for your chance to align your brand with the impactful mission of Bell Socialization Services and race toward a stronger community! Sponsor levels range from $160 to $6,000.
Ready, Set, Go!!
2026 Bed Race Team Registration
2026 Bed Race Sponsor Sign Up
Get Your Breakfast Tickets
Big thanks to our 2025 Bed Race Sponsors!
Need more info? Contact Bell’s office of Community Engagement at 717-848-5767, ext. 1505