Race Entry Fees
- Perch Fee = $175/bird or $900/6 birds
- 7-Race Series Activation fee = $345/bird
- Prestigious 600-Mile Activation fee = $100/bird
Yearling Old Bird Schedule*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Accepting Birds at MBM loft | June 2, 2024 |
| Cut-off for receiving birds | November 15, 2024 |
| Race Course Training Begins | March 1, 2025 |
| 150-Mile Activation Race | April 19, 2025 |
| 7-Race Series Activation Fees Due** | April 19, 2025 |
| 175-Mile Race | April 26, 2025 |
| 300-Mile Race | May 3, 2025 |
| 400-Mile Race | May 10, 2025 |
| 175-Mile Race | May 17, 2025 |
| 450-Mile Race | May 24, 2025 |
| 150-Mile Race | May 31, 2025 |
| 500-Mile Race | June 7, 2025 |
| Prestigious Race Activation Fee Due | June14, 2025 |
| Optional Prestigious 600-mile Race | June 21, 2025 |
| Return Shipping Fees Due | July 1, 2025 |
**Race schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. ** Activation fees will be refunded promptly, for any birds not returning from the Activation Race.
Race Rules
- The Perch Fee must be paid for with or before arrival of birds. Young birds transitioning to the Yearling Old Bird race series are required to submit Perch fee no-late-than November 15th. Any bird that arrives without paid perch fee, can be sold and Breeder gives up all rights of bird. Perch fee is nonrefundable. If your bird is lost before the first race, the breeder will receive 1 free credit for perch fee in next year’s race. If not used in next year’s race, the owner forfeits the free credit.
- The $345 per bird 7-Race Series Activation Fee is due 1 WEEK BEFORE the first race. Activation fees are refundable for any bird that does not make it to the first race.
- Options for any bird whose owner has not paid the Activation fee for the 7-Race Series by due-date include:
- At owner’s expense, bird may be returned to owner. This decision must be communicated and paid for within 24 hours of missed deadline.
- Or, the original owner forfeits all rights, prizes and ownership of the bird. It becomes property of Master Breeders Marathon LLC and eligible to be purchased and activated by a 3rd party.
- The $100 per bird Prestigious 600-Mile Activation Fee is due 1 WEEK BEFORE the Prestigious 600-Mile race.
- Race distances will be 175-miles, 300-miles, 400-miles, 175-miles, 450-miles, 150-miles, 500-miles and the optional Prestigious 600-miles.
- Master Breeders Marathon is not responsible for delayed or lost birds from shipping.
- For any non-sufficient fees (NSF) incurred from applicants returned checks, a $35 fee will be assessed to bird owner for immediate remediation. If timely resolution is not met, the bird becomes the property of Master Breeders Marathon LLC.
- Master Breeders Marathon LLC is not responsible for processing fees for Credit Cards, or any other convenience fees. The use of Credit Cards or other payment methods is a convenience set up by Master Breeders Marathon LLC for those who choose to use it. Processing fees are nonrefundable.
Course Maps
7-Race Series Map
Prestigious 600-Mile Race Map
Results Determination
- Champion Bird points will be accumulated over the 7-Race Series.
- The number of points accrued will be based on the number of entrants in the first race of the series. The total number of birds entered will be the amount 1st place receives on each race. For example, if 1500 birds enter a race, the first place will receive 1500 points and 2nd will receive 1499 and so on.
- For races 275 miles or less, bird must cross the finish line antenna pad within 24 hours of the first bird clocked to receive points. For races 400 miles or greater, bird must cross the finish line antenna pad within 48 hours of the first bird clocked to receive points.
- Results are determined by clocking positions only. Pigeons must cross the scanner for placement.
- In the event of a tough race, clock will stop at sunset, of the 3rd day. Any unfilled prizes will be divided amongst all the clocked birds.
- The Prestigious 700-mile race will not be included in the champion bird points or average speed. The top 5 positions will receive prizes for this race.
Post-Race
Payouts greater than $600 will be issued to winners after a completed W-9 form is submitted to Master Breeders Marathon.
Return to Owners
- All birds returning to owner, must be claimed and paid for within 10 days of conclusion of final race. After 10 days, the bird becomes property of Master Breeders Marathon LLC.
- All birds being returned, will be required to have shipping expenses paid for, by the owner. Insurance is at the discretion and expense of owner. Paid-in-full shipping labels may be sent to Info@MBMRaces.com.
- Birds will be shipped to designated team manager. Birds will not be shipped to multiple locations per team.
- Master Breeders Marathon LLC is not responsible for delayed or lost birds from shipping. Any filing for refunds of shipping will be the owner’s responsibility.