Double the thrills and excitement! Borrowed-Item Race prompts
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!
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Unusual Varieties (1–10)
People whose birthday is today
Let’s all send our congratulations! Here are some ideas for people celebrating a birthday today.
Some of you might even have your birthday on the day of a school sports festival.
Why not create an unforgettable memory through this event? It’s great that the idea works for a wide range of ages, from children to adults.
Draw a prompt, and for those who volunteer, it would be nice to share your “Congratulations!” through a microphone so your feelings come across.
It’s a happy, memorable, and wonderful idea.
a twin
Let’s look for famous twins in the community! Here’s an idea centered on twins.
There might even be twin students at your school.
Try incorporating a theme that puts the spotlight on those twin students.
If there aren’t any students who fit, expanding the focus to teachers or parents might lead to unexpected discoveries.
If there are students everyone instantly recognizes as “those twins,” it could really energize things.
It’s an idea that could add memorable moments to your sports day.
People who are the eldest son or eldest daughter
A topic that gets students excited! Here are ideas for those who are the eldest son or daughter.
Topics about siblings are easy for students to relate to, so they’re likely to be engaging.
This time, let’s try using the prompt “people who are the eldest son or daughter.” In recent years, there may be fewer students with siblings, but it will be easier for students to understand if you set clear guidelines on whether only children are included.
It’s a wonderful idea that puts the spotlight on eldest sons and daughters.
In conclusion
For those looking for themes for a “borrowed person” race, we’ve provided a wide variety of ideas.
From simple prompts that are easy to understand at a glance to challenging ones where you can’t find the target person without communicating, there were all sorts of suggestions.
Let’s make it a fun borrowed-person race where you can cooperate with people around you and enjoy the thrill and excitement!



