
Bedrace For Bridging 2026

2026 Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging – Check out the highlights!
The 28th annual Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging was a BLAST on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Buck Hill! Together, Bedracers, sponsors, and Bridging champions raised more than $100,000 to help Bridging FURNISH HOMES WITH HOPE.
Sixty-eight teams raced and fundraised! Here are the winners in three categories:
Fundraising Winners
#3 – You’ve Got A Friend in Bed Team #4
#2 – Quartersawn Cukes of Hazard Team #48
#1 – Slip Sliders Team #11

Costume Winners
#3 – Toyo-tally Clean (Rudy Luther Toyota) #7
#2 – Thneed for Speed Team #15
#1 – You’ve Got A Friend in Bed Team #4

Race Winners
#3 – Minnesota Maniac’s Team #69
#2 – PB Ninja Turtles Team #16
#1 – ProKey Team 2 – Team #35

About the Event
For 28 years, the Bedrace for Bridging has been a one-of-kind favorite fundraiser and community event! Bedrace teams of four, dress in creative costumes, and race down the snow tube on queen-size mattresses! Since 1999, this annual event has raised nearly 2 million dollars to support Bridging’s mission!
Bedrace, cheer on the Bedrace teams, and enjoy all the event festivities!
- At least two exhilarating runs down the hill
- A free commemorative swag item for each racer
- A chance to win great prizes
- After party with a live DJ
All donations benefit Bridging and make a life-changing impact on people pursuing housing stability and Bridging’s mission. Questions? Contact maryjo.bellinger@bridging.org.
Interested in being an event sponsor for 2027? Contact Mark Fangmeier at mark.fangmeier@bridging.org to learn more.
Event Information
Date/Time
February 28, 2026
4:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Races Begin
Location
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Rd
Burnsville, MN 55306
Parking: Off-site parking at Burnsville Center; shuttle service begins at 3:30 p.m. and continues through the event. See map for parking details.



















