Join us for Family Field Day during Valdez Gold Rush Days on Thursday, July 30th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Valdez Football Field! Bring your family and friends for an evening of classic outdoor games, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. Participants can take part in a variety of individual and team events designed for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re racing, balancing, hopping, or showing off your teamwork, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Please note: The order of events may change depending on participation and event flow.
Family Field Day Events
Egg & Spoon Race (Solo)
Balance an egg on a spoon and race to the finish line! If the egg drops, return to the start and try again. Spoons and eggs provided.
3-Legged Race (Teams of 2)
Tie your inside legs together and work as a team to race to the finish line. Leg bands provided.
Potato Sack Race (Solo)
Hop your way to the finish line inside a sack. Sacks provided.
Wheelbarrow Race (Teams of 2)
One person walks on their hands while their partner holds their legs. Race together to the finish!
Leap Frog Race (Teams of 2)
Take turns leaping over your partner to make your way to the finish line.
Cup Stack Relay (Teams of up to 4)
Run with a cup, stack it into a pyramid (4–3–2–1), then run back and tag the next teammate. Cups provided.
Balloon Waddle (Solo)
Hold a balloon between your knees or hips and waddle to the finish line. No hands allowed! Balloons provided.
Dizzy Dash (Solo)
Spin around in place 10 times, then try your best to run to the finish line while staying upright.
Heel-Toe Walk (Solo)
Carefully walk heel-to-toe all the way to the finish line as quickly and straight as you can.
Crab Walk Race (Solo)
Sit with your belly facing up, lift yourself with your hands and feet, and scoot backward to the finish line.