2026 Cardboard Sled Race

The night was cold and clear, perfect for a crowd of excited students to spectate the sled races. Directly after dinner, racers donned their helmets and gear as they worked in teams to carry their creations up the hill. Non-racers grabbed a cup of hot chocolate and picked out their vantage spots for the race.

This year saw a myriad of creative designs, including a red chili pepper, a Viking longship, a tank, the USS Banana Split, a canoe (complete with paddles), a Crayola crayon, sleds named after Dorms, and, of course, Eddie the Eagle. Before the race, students voted for their favorite design, crowning the pepper the winner.

Racers were matched up in groups of three, and it was 3-2-1 GO! Students cheered for their favorites, with a few unexpected winners surprising the crowd. While some sleds took off at full speed, sending snow flying, others were simply along for the ride. Win or lose, it was a joyful evening that captured the spirit of winter on the Eaglebrook campus.