$170,000 IN PRIZES!
(BASED ON 700 ACTIVATED BIRDS)
ACCEPTING BIRDS MAY 1 – JULY 31
(Replacements until August 15)
ONE LOFT RACING BEGINS
JANUARY 2027
◉ All birds must be vaccinated for PMV at least 14 days prior to entry
◉ Birds must be banded with a 2026 seamless band (AU, IF, CU, etc.)
Race Schedule
◉ ACTIVATION RACE – 109 miles, Hayfield, CA
(Average Speed)
◉ RACE 1 – 132 Miles, Chuckwalla, AZ
(Average Speed)
◉ RACE 2 – 174 Miles, Ehrenberg, AZ
(Average Speed)
◉ RACE 3 – 216 Miles, Vicksburg, AZ
(Average Speed)
◉ RACE 4 – 252 Miles, Salome, AZ
(Average Speed)
◉ RACE 5 – 296 Miles, North Estrella, AZ
(Average Speed)
◉ FINAL RACE – 346 Miles, Apache Junction, AZ
(Final Race / Average Speed / Prizes)
◉ CHALLENGE ACCEPTED : 370-400 Miles
Optional Race / Two weeks after the Final Race
Perch Fee
$100/ Bird
◉ Minimum 200 paid entries required.
◉ Prizes paid to the top 10% of basketed birds.
◉ Payout based on first drop, then clocking order.
Activation Fee:
$100/ Bird
◉ Minimum 200 paid entries required.
◉ Prizes paid to the top 10% of basketed birds.
◉ Payout based on first drop, then clocking order.
Average Speed Fund: $25 from each activated bird goes toward average speed prizes.
Payment Options
◉ Zelle: [email protected]
◉ PayPal: [email protected]
◉ Check payable to: Inland Empire Late Hatch Challenge
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