Bampton isn't just known for the town used as Downton in the series Downton Abbey. One of it's other claim to fame is the annual Bampton Great Shirt Race which is held on the Saturday evening of the last bank holiday in May (i.e. last night)
The Bampton Shirt Race is a crazy fun race where teams of runners dressed in costumes push each other in wheeled vehicles, stopping at drink stations and drinking a measure of beer before running to the next. There is also a children's race with soft drinks. All this fun is to raise money for elderly care in Bampton, U.K.
Luigi and Mario at the front of the kid's pack.
Despite the rain, the kids seemed to behaving a great time.
Batman and Robin where the winner of this year's seniors race.
I don't understand why but men seem to like to dress up in drag in the U.K.
This was the prize! This and the fact that everyone has a great time and money is raised for a good cause. One of the many things I love about about this country is how many goofy traditions there are and how often people engage in opportunities to raise money for good causes.
There is also a children's race with soft drinks. All this fun is to raise money for elderly care in Bampton, U.K.
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I'm sorry I missed the race this year. I hope to go next year and will be sure to watch the children's race too.
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