The long-standing tradition that takes place on the rails of Folsom is back again this year and accepting entries from the community. It’s the annual Folsom Handcar Derby and its happening May 6 and 7.
Since 1991, the Folsom, El Dorado, and Sacramento Historical Railroad Association has hosted the annual Folsom Handcar Derby on the former Southern Pacific Placerville Branch, where local businesses, groups, and charities compete to get their handcar across the finish line in the fastest time.
The event also features competitions for individual strength and endurance, and it’s the only known event in the world to feature quadripede racing. They encourage everyone to bring the family out to watch this fun on the rails and also encourage all to gather up their friends, family or coworkers for some “good-natured competition,” as the call it..
The event takes place along East Bidwell Street at Broadstone Parkway near the Broadstone Marketplace. Entries have officially opened for the event. Those interested in signing up to compete can find sign up forms on the organizations website by clicking HERE or visiting them at www.fedshra.org. Watch for more details to come as handcar race day gets closer.