Great Grove Bed Race

No, those people pushing beds down the street are not being evicted. It's the Great Grove Bed Race!

Pajama Pub Crawl
Saturday, September 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
check in at The Grove Spot
3324 Virginia Ave., Coconut Grove
411 PAIN's Great Grove Race
Sunday, September 5, 11 a.m. -6 p.m.
Commodore and Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
www.thegreatgrovebedrace.com

By Amy Reyes8/30/2010

This weekend the streets of Coconut Grove will be converted into a racetrack, but it won't be cars competing for lanes. This Sunday teams will streak down Commodore and Grand Avenue to raise money for the Alonzo Mourning Charities and The University of Miami pushing beds.

The teams will have to push the beds an eighth of a mile, four runners moving the beds and one in-bed rider. Each bed will be sponsored by local businesses. The top eight teams will compete, but prizes are given away for theme and decor as well as actually winning the race.

Last year's event was a huge success, with around 15,000 spectators and this year hopes to be just as successful. This year's Celebrity Grand Marshall is IndyCar champ and Miami resident Tony Kanaan. The event is free for spectators.

The party kicks off Saturday night with the Pajama Pub Crawl. Participants don their PJs, pay $25 and receive 10 free drink coupons to be used at nine participating locations including Green Street, Bice, Moe's and Sand Bar.

The race takes place Sunday at 1 p.m., but come early for the Family Pajama Party with vendors, activities and food, which starts at 11 a.m.