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Rules

2026

  1. Black Gold Race is offering a SIX-race series.
    • 150 Mile
    • 200 Mile
    • 250 Mile
    • 300 Mile
    • 340 Mile
    • 400 Final Race
  2. Final Race 400 miles.
  3. All birds must be banded with a 2026 seamless band recognized by a National Organization (AU, IF, CU, etc.)
  4. Accepting birds from April 1st through June 5th.
  5. Will Accept replacement birds before June 5th.
  6. Birds will be vaccinated for PMV, and treated for coccidiosis, canker, and internal/external parasites before entering the racing loft.
  7. All birds will be on a lights-cycle system.
  8. All birds will have their 9thand 10thflight pulled By July 4th.
  9. Perch Fee is $150 per bird or 3+1 Free, 5+2 Free or Best Deal 10+5 Free.
  10. The perch fee must be sent with the birds.
  11. The Entry Fee is $400 per bird due after the 100 Mile Activation Race.
  12. Entry fees must be paid after the 100 Mile Activation Race and before the 150 Mile Race.
  13. All birds must be activated to maintain eligibility.
  14. Breeder retains ownership of all activated birds.
  15. Birds not activated by the time of the 150 Mile Race will become the property of the Black Gold Race and may be activated by another breeder.
  16. Entry fees will be refunded if the bird does not make it to the 150 Mile Race.
  17. All training and race releases will be posted on Facebook Live.
  18. Race dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and the condition of the birds.
  19. Birds will NOT BE released if winds exceed 15 mph out of south, north, or side winds.
  20. Prizes are paid by the first drop then clocking order in the 400 Mile Race. The first drop is considered the first pigeons arriving in one group -for example: if 10 birds arrive together, the first 10 prizes will be added and divided by 10 equal amounts.
  21. All races are open for 48 hours from the time of release.
  22. In the event that no birds clock within the 48-hour period all money will be divided equally among actual birds sent to that particular race and refunded minus 15%.
  23. If a bird does not clock and is known to have been in the drop, the bird will be entered as the last bird in that drop. If there is a tie, the birds will share that prize equally.
  24. If all prizes are not claimed within the 48-hour window of a particular race, the remaining monies will be divided equally among the winners minus 10%.
  25. Birds will be shipped back at the breeder’s expense at the current USPS rate + the cost of a brand-new box.
  26. Birds not claimed 10 days after the last race will become the property of the Black Gold Race.
  27. Black Gold Race will payout all the prizes within 21 days of the final race.
  28. 15% of entry fees will be held for race expenses.
  29. Black Gold Race reserves the right to make all final decisions.
  30. Black Gold Race reserves the right to deny entry to any breeder not following the rules.
  31. No pooling or gambling of any type will be allowed on the property.
  32. W-9 forms will need to be completed if winnings are $600 or more.
  33. To enter the race, participants must be 21 years or older and are responsible for all applicable taxes.
  34. Black Gold Race will be using Wincompanion for live clocking and BENZING One Loft Race.
  35. Optional Races for 2026 are as follow “Sprint Series and 3 Bird Team Competition.
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