Bell’s Big Bed Race
Save the date!! Bell’s Big Bed Race 2026 is SATURDAY, APRIL 25!
FAQ ABOUT BELL’S BIG BED RACE
Q: When is the race?
A: Bell’s Big Bed Race 2026 is Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Q: Where is the race?
A: We’re still working out the location for the 2026 race. This page will be updated as soon as we know.
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, 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: Everyone must wear appropriate footwear for running. Other than that, have fun and be creative – there will be a prize for Most Creative Team Theme!
Q: Does our team also have to raise money?
The Zion Church Bed Rock Racers earned the Bell Ringer trophy several times, raising nearly $1,000 in 2023 and more than $1,500 in 2024!
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 on our JustGiving Online Fundraising Campaign 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.
SPONSORHIP
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!
Coming in 2026
2026 Bed Race Team Registration
Bed Race Online Fundraising Campaign
2026 Bed Race Sponsor Sign Up
Big thanks to our 2025 Bed Race Sponsors!
Need more info? Contact Bell’s office of Community Engagement at 717-848-5767, ext. 1505