We are offering a four-race series.
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- 150 Mile
- 200 Mile
- 250 Mile
- 300 Mile
- All birds must be banded with a 2026 seamless band recognized by a National Organization.
- Accepting birds from February 1st through May 31st.
- Will Accept replacement birds before June 30th.
- Perch Fee is $150 per bird or 6 birds for $750.
- The perch fee must be sent with the birds.
- The Entry Fee is $300 per bird.
- Entry fees must be paid after the 100 Mile Activation Race and before the 150 Mile Race.
- All birds must be activated to maintain eligibility.
- Birds not activated by the time of the 150 Mile Race will become the property of Carolina Classic and may be activated by another breeder.
- Entry fees will be refunded if the bird does not make it to the 150 Mile Race.
- Race dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and the condition of the birds.
- Prizes will be awarded by clocking order except for the final race.
- The final 300 Mile Race will be paid on the first drop and then clocking order.
- All races are open for 48 hours from the time of release.
- 15% of entry fees will be held for race expenses.
- Will vaccinate birds upon arrival for PMV, salmonella, pox, wormed, amoxicillin.
- If a bird does not clock and is known to have been in the drop, the bird will be entered as the last bird in that drop. If there is a tie, the birds will share that prize equally.
- In the event that no birds clock within the 48-hour period all money will be divided equally among actual birds sent to that particular race and refunded minus 15%.
- Birds will be shipped back at the breeder’s expense at the current USPS rate.
- Birds not claimed 10 days after the last race will become the property of Carolina Classic.
- The Race Manager reserves the right to make all final decisions.
- To enter the race, participants must be 18 years or older and are responsible for all applicable taxes.
- W-9 forms will need to be completed if winnings are $600 or more.