COMPETITORS in wild outfits took to the streets of New York over the weekend to race shopping carts through the city in a very elaborate way.
Idiotarod is an annual event that puts a satirical spin on the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage, Alaska.
The key difference between the two races – instead of hopping on dogsleds, Idiotarod racers hop into shopping carts.
Participants race in teams and are tasked with creating unique themes and costumes for their group.
The event promotes “showmanship over speed” and urges racers to get as creative as possible with their looks.
Idiot Labs organizes the event and local bars support the participants by providing checkpoints throughout the race for them to stop and hydrate.