The Collingwood Optomists held the 2008 World Championship of Bed Races in Downtown Collingwood on Sunday February 24th, and the beds and racers will be back on Sunday April 5th to compete in the 2009 event.

A 'pump up' pancake breakfast will fuel the racers as they prepare to roar down Hurontario Street pushing thteir specially modified racing beds. Except for the nominated passenger, any riding on the bed is strictly forbidden! That means there won't be any napping between races. Racers will compete for the "World Championship" Trophy, and honours for the team with the most supportive cheer squad and best Pirate Theme decorated bed racer.

Bed Racing Teams consisted of 5 participants with four people pushing and one person (required to be at least 18 years of age and wearing pajamas) in the bed. The Bed parade will make its way to Hurontario Street from the Collingwood Curling Club at 10:30am, with racing set to begin at 11am between third and second streets..