The course will consist of two legs. The first will be from daddy’s bedroom door to the photo cabinet in mommy’s room. The second leg of the race will be the reverse of the first.

Cats participating in races will reverse starting field order for the second leg of the race.

While overtaking is encouraged, passing is not allowed. Cats may join the race in progress but must enter at the rear of the field.

Running into mommy or daddy is not allowed. Running into other cats is also disapproved. Spectator cats are warned to stay well clear of the race course. Furniture may be used as part of the course but only if all cats racing are thin enough to make the jumps required.

Pit stops for personal hygiene and grooming are allowed. Other cats participating in the race will remain in position, idling their engines, until the butt licking has concluded. Race participants are allowed one (1) sniff of the stopped cat to ensure overall hygiene.

In the event of a crash, race participants will scatter until rescue crews determine the situation. The race may be canceled at this point or rescheduled.

Cat races are under the aegis of NACR, the National Association of Cat Racing. Rules are subject to change without notice. All decisions by mommy and daddy are final. Appeals by purring and rubbing will be considered.