Potato Sack Race

The Potato Sack Race is one of the very fun outside games for kids. It's also one of the classic kids outdoor party games.

2 or more players
Ages 7 and up
Need: pillowcase, sticks for making lines

This race should be played on grass. Teams may be made up or this relay can be run as an individual race.

Begin by making a starting line and a finish line 25 feet apart.

Each player, or the first player on each team, is given an old pillow case which he steps into and holds up.

Players line up behind the starting line. The leader calls out, "One, two, three, GO!" and the players begin hopping towards the finish line. If a player falls, she gets up and keeps hopping!

The winner can be decided in two ways. The winner can be the first player who hops across the finish line.

Or, once the players reach the finish line, they can turn and hop back to cross the starting line. The first player, or team, to do this wins.

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