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[Obstacle Course Relay] Recommended Ideas & Fun Gags to Add to Your Sports Day

The “obstacle relay,” where teammates pass the baton while overcoming various obstacles, is a super fun event that excites people of all ages!

In this article, we introduce ideas for obstacle relays.

Hurdles and net crawls are classics, but this time we’ve also picked out some quirky, laugh-inducing ideas with a twist.

If you’re thinking, “Obstacle relays are a must, but the same old traditional course is boring!” then take a look for inspiration!

[Obstacle Relay] Recommended Ideas and Fun Gimmicks to Include in a Sports Day (21–30)

Obstacle relay pretending to be ○○

The obstacle race to decide the strongest waitress is so intense it’s absolutely hilarious lol
Obstacle relay pretending to be ○○

An obstacle relay where participants fully embody a given theme and run a course tailored to that theme offers a different level of difficulty and entertainment compared to simply running.

For example, with a theme like waiter or waitress, you could have runners carry orders on a tray; if they drop anything, they must return to the start—there’s a wide range of possible rules.

Of course, the compatibility between the theme and the course matters, so creating just the right course takes a good sense for what will excite the crowd.

It’s visually fun, and the race itself is sure to be thrilling, so give this themed obstacle relay a try!

Aim for the goal without dropping the ball!

The activity involves carrying a ball to a designated point without dropping it, and the difficulty varies depending on the method used to carry the ball—that’s a key aspect.

You can enjoy it in various ways, such as solo patterns like placing the ball on a tool to carry it, or pair patterns like holding the ball between two people’s backs as they move.

How to judge when the ball is dropped and from where to restart are also important points for running a fair competition, so assign referees to carefully monitor the situation.

It seems best to design the content based on which abilities you want to bring out—such as balance or partnership.

[Obstacle Course Relay] Recommended Ideas & Fun Themes to Add to Your Sports Day (31–40)

Food obstacle relay

The food obstacle relay that the YouTuber attempted was way too brutal! [Rice balls, Garigari-kun, Big Mac]
Food obstacle relay

This is a food obstacle relay where food is placed at checkpoints, and you can’t advance unless you finish everything.

Unlike a typical obstacle relay, it demands speed in areas other than stamina and athletic ability, giving even those who aren’t great at sports a chance to win.

If it’s for a company sports day, you could include one “dud” item—like something extremely spicy—among the foods to create chaos and hype.

However, since running with food still in your mouth is dangerous, judges should take care to prevent that.

Making slime in an obstacle relay

[Showdown] Slime instead of a baton? Overcome obstacles and get items! A schoolwide slime-making relay! [DIY]
Making slime in an obstacle relay

An obstacle relay race where, instead of a baton, runners carry slime-making tools.

The basic rules are the same as a regular obstacle relay, but at each handoff you add slime ingredients, and the team that completes their slime first at the end wins.

Unlike a baton, the equipment is bulky to carry, so runners need to be careful—if you set it down to get over an obstacle, there’s a risk you’ll forget it.

Because it’s not a contest you can win on athletic ability alone, it’s an obstacle race that any team lineup can enjoy and get excited about.

In conclusion

We introduced ideas for obstacle relays that everyone can enjoy regardless of athletic ability.

With unique events like three-legged races, spoon races, and rock-paper-scissors, you can make the most of each activity’s features while fostering teamwork and cooperation.

By getting creative, you can also adjust the difficulty, so try planning an obstacle relay that will put a smile on every participant’s face.