I sent a short note off to Alton Parks and Recreation and Kellie was kind enough to respond. (Thanks!) Here's what she had to say, "Thank you for your email. I am sorry to hear that the Saturday date may not work for some people from out of town. The date was changed because we thought it would be good to have Sunday as a rain/snow date so the event could be re-scheduled if there was inclement weather on Saturday; the actual event is 1:00pm-3:00pm so maybe people could still make it since it is in the afternoon. If the Saturday date doesn't work this year maybe it can be changed in the following year. Feedback on the date would be helpful for planning in 2006. The Bed Race is at 3:00pm and the rules are: 5 people push, pull or slide the bed to the finish line, cleats are prohibited and there is not a size limit for the bed, someone has to be able to sit on it (four people push one person sits). The event is free and prizes will be awarded."
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