The Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular Casket Races are coordinated by the Town of Bucoda and will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
For questions, contact Race Coordinator:
George Sharp – 360-878-3835 – gsharp@thurstonedc.com
Registration & Check-In
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. in the South Room of the Community Center.
Races start at 1:00 p.m.
The awards ceremony will be held 20 minutes after the last race.
Location: Main Street in front of Joe’s Place and the Bucoda Community Center.
Entry Fees
$100 if registered by October 13
$125 after October 13
Final registration closes at noon on race day
Payment Options
Cash, check, or credit card accepted
Mail or deliver payments to: Town of Bucoda, 101A 7th Avenue, Bucoda, WA 98530
Call (360) 278-3525 Tuesday–Thursday, 2–6 p.m. to pay by credit card
Race day registrations must bring payment to check-in
Teams
Teams consist of 4 Pallbearers and 1 Corpse
Minimum requirement: 2 Pallbearers and 1 Corpse
Each team will participate in at least two races
Businesses, schools, organizations, families, and friends are all encouraged to form teams and Corteges
Awards
Fastest Times – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Dead Last
Scariest Casket
Funniest Casket
Most Original Casket
Best Costumed Team & Cortege
Rules & Requirements
All participants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement at check-in
Corpses must wear helmets; protective gear for Pallbearers is strongly encouraged
Pallbearers must hold onto the casket until it crosses the finish line and stops
Substitutions allowed only in case of injury, approved by race officials
Teams must stay in their lane; interference or crossing the center line leads to disqualification
Protests must be made by competitors within 5 minutes of the heat
Race officials’ decisions are final
Race Structure
The four fastest qualifying teams will move to the finals
3rd and 4th fastest times race for 3rd place
1st and 2nd fastest times race for 1st and 2nd place
The slowest team overall will be declared Dead Last
Casket Specifications
Size: Minimum 2 ft wide x 5 ft long, Maximum 4 ft wide x 8 ft long (includes handles)
Wheels: At least 2 wheels/tires in constant contact with the road; casters permitted
Steering: No steering mechanisms or ropes allowed
Handles: At least 2 push handles firmly attached; optional front/rear push bars
Design: Creativity encouraged—logos, decorations, and costumes welcome
Race Numbers: Boo-Coda logo & number (provided at registration) must be attached to the front
Safety: Officials may disqualify unsafe caskets at any time
If borrowing a casket from the Town of Bucoda, decorations must be portable and transferable.
Contact Information
Town of Bucoda
PO Box 10 – 101A East 7th Street
Bucoda, WA 98530
Phone: (360) 278-3525
Fax: (360) 278-3526
Email: bucoda@scattercreek.com
Town of Bucoda
PO Box 10, 101A East 7th Street, Bucoda, WA 98530-0010 Fax Number: (360) 278-3526