Double the thrills and excitement! Borrowed-Item Race prompts

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The classic event at sports festivals is the borrowing race, where you quickly find the specified item and head for the goal.

A variation called the “Borrow-a-Person Race,” which changes what you borrow from “things” to “people,” has been gaining popularity at sports festivals.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended prompts for the Borrow-a-Person Race!

If you’re thinking, “I want to try it, but I don’t know what prompts to use,” or “I want funny ideas,” please use the prompts we introduce here as a reference.

The Borrow-a-Person Race involves even more interaction with others than the traditional borrowing race, making it perfect for deepening bonds with teammates and engaging with members of the community!

Romance/Friendship (1–10)

People who are fans of 〇〇

The task of finding a fan of the specified subject might be difficult if you don’t normally keep track of your friends’ interests.

If no obvious, die-hard fan comes to mind, you’ll need to infer from your friends’ other hobbies and ask them one by one.

On the other hand, by talking to them you might discover a new side of your friends, so if nothing comes to mind, try putting your head to work and give it a shot.

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Unusual Varieties (1–10)

Lastly, here’s a quirky set of prompts! You’ll find slightly more challenging tasks that make you think, “Do people like this even exist?” Among all the prompts introduced so far, these might be the ones that require the most communication.

The tougher the prompt, the greater the sense of accomplishment when you finally find it.

If you want to compete with something other than the usual prompts, or create more opportunities for students and community members to communicate, be sure to use these as a reference!

Someone who has won a championship in some competition

A prompt to showcase an amazing background! Here’s an idea for people who have won a competition.

A theme like “someone who has won a competition” is a wonderful way for students with special skills or hobbies to shine, don’t you think? Some may have won large competitions, but it’s also great to include community-based events like bowling tournaments or dodgeball tournaments.

It seems like a topic that would really liven things up if you recruit volunteers and interview them.

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People who got a perfect score on the 〇〇 test

A prompt about tests! We’ll introduce ideas from people who scored 100 on a XX test.

Sharing test scores can be nerve-wracking…

but a prompt that invites students who got a perfect score could give them a chance to be praised by many, don’t you think? It’s best to put a subject name in the “XX” of “XX test.” Try using different variations—Japanese, math, science, social studies, and so on—when creating your prompt.

It sounds like a topic that would get people excited!

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A person from [Prefecture Name]

A theme about prefectures! We’ll introduce ideas from people who are from various prefectures.

Many students may have been born and raised in the area where the school is located, but there are likely transfer students and guardians from a variety of prefectures as well.

It seems like it would be exciting to have a moment to show off local pride when participants reach the goal.

Since the target audience ranges from students to adults, this is a recommended theme for a field day or sports festival.

Be sure to take this opportunity to try it out.

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People who have 〇 or more siblings

A topic about family! Here are ideas for people who have at least X siblings.

This theme shines a spotlight on those with siblings.

For the “X,” it’s a good idea to use the average number of siblings at your school.

Alternatively, using a larger number could include teachers, guardians, and community members, which might make it more exciting.

By featuring a family-related topic, it could become a memorable experience for the nominee and their family.

Definitely consider incorporating it!

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A person on Team Kinoko no Yama (a Kinoko no Yama fan)

A sweets-themed prompt! Here are ideas from people on Team Kinoko no Yama.

The ‘Kinoko no Yama vs.

Takenoko no Sato’ debate often trends on social media and in the media.

It’s a theme that’s sure to get the crowd excited at a sports day where everyone from kids to adults takes part.

This time, let’s look for people on Team Kinoko no Yama! Since it’s a unique prompt likely to attract many volunteers, the students participating in the race should be able to reach the finish line quickly! It’s a perfect idea for those looking for a humorous prompt.

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People who have pets

You might have an unexpected pet! Here are some ideas from people who have pets.

What do you picture when you hear the word “pet”? Besides dogs, cats, and hamsters, people also keep creatures like lizards, parakeets, goldfish, and turtles—everyone has their own choice.

The prompt “people who have pets,” which makes you want to ask what they have, is likely to remain a hot topic even after the sports day.

Since the target audience ranges from students to adults, it should be easy for participating students to find people who fit the theme.

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