When:
August, September and October. Check the calendar for the Ace Race in your area... or run your own ace race! To run an event, see the TD info page.

Format:
Two rounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player.

Course layout:
Holes are generally between 180 and 250 feet (55 to 75 meters).

Entry fee: $25

Player package:
Guaranteed to be at least twice the value of your entry fee! The 2011 player pack included two identical Discraft prototype discs made especially for Ace Race, plus a SuperColor mini, sticker and a sweet disc bag for every player. More than a $50 value!

Rules of play:
Players are required to use the player package discs, and only these discs. If a disc is lost, the player has the option of using the second disc from the package. Only one throw per player per hole. All players should have their own scorecards and mark "A" for aces (a hole-in-one) and "M" for holes on which they hit metal.

After all players in the group have thrown, discs are picked up and the group moves directly to the next tee. Players keep their scorecards for round two, using the next line on the card to record the round.

The player with the most aces after 36 holes is declared the winner. In case of ties, the number of metal hits is used as a tie breaker. If a tie persists, a closest to the pin contest is then used to determine the event winner.

Prize package:
Grand prize for each event last year a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and eight new discs. 2012 grand prize will be announced soon. Events are also encouraged to offer an optional cash side pot for those who wish to participate, which is divided proportionally among the number of aces and/or metal hits.

To sign up:
Contact your local Ace Race Event Director from the calendar page.

More questions?
See our frequently asked questions.

The guardian of the basket is known as FATE, and he's got your invitation to bring the heat! TDs receive local event versions in the mail, you can also click image for full size and customize for digital delivery.

Each year Ace Racers are the first players to ever throw a new Discraft prototype disc. These discs are always designed to be easy to throw and control. Only 2008's Nebula has never been officially released outside of Ace Race. Here's the breakdown of the discs since our first year in 2003:

Event registration for 2012 is now open! Make your plans fans, becuase once an event is locked into a particular community, we place a buffer zone of approximately 30 miles around that event to ensure Ace Races aren't competing with each other. Remember that you must schedule your Ace Race for August, September or October. Learn more about how running an Ace Race works on the TD info page, then pick your date and register here. Be sure to hook into the Ace Race Facebook page too... event directors have the ability to host their own easy-to-use, interactive event page from there.

To run an Ace Race, no previous experience as a Tournament Director is required. Many thousands of disc golfers came out to throw at nearly 300 local events in 2011, up almost 50% from 2010! Ace Race will grow again in 2012, so don't wait to register your event! Typically, Ace Races are limited to one per community. If you wait, someone could lock in the Ace Race in your town ahead of you. See the TD info page to learn more.

Latest additions to the 2012 event calendar:

Dayton, OH Lawrenceburg, KY Janesville, WI Conway, AR Sarasota, FL Black Mountain, NC Crown Point, IN Littlefield, TX Frisco, CO Livingston, CA Lumberton, NC Shelby, MI Hastings, MN

Lafayette, LA Evansville, IN Varina, VA Shoals, NC Carmel, IN San Marcos, CA Reidsville, NC Vadito, NM Granbury, TX Wolfenbüttel, GERMANY Borås, SWEDEN Macon, GA Churchvile, MD

After a long and patient wait, fans of the 2011 Ace Race prototype can now legally use it in PDGA competition. The PDGA has approved the disc up the 183 grams in weight.

The large and slow disc has been renamed Zeppelin. Information is not yet available on Discraft's plans to release Zeppelin to the general public.

Jeanne and Scott Papa of Olalla WA have been leading the way in Ace Race excellence since the event began, they surprised even themselves when 309 disc golfers showed up for their 2011 Dalaiwood Ace Race on Sep 10th. "Not only was this the largest Ace Race ever, I believe we can now claim the title of biggest Northwest disc golf tournament ever," said TD Scott Papa. "Sorry, Beaver State Fling!"

Way to go Dalaiwood! Scott and his many helpers had video rolling, some of which will be used for a how-to video on running your own event.

Last year's proto was unique and sweet, and thousands of players love it! It's the widest diameter putt and approach model Discraft has ever offered, so it can legally weigh in at a hefty 183 grams ... that's at least a full seven grams more than other putters! The disc is obedient to its master and goes where you throw it, delivering directional precision and soft, flat landings. The rim is beadless and feels great in your hand. Think of it as a shorter, slower Comet that is hungry for chains.

• class: putt and approach
• plastics: ESP and Pro D
• width: 22.06 cm
• max weight: 183 grams

As always, Ace Race participants receive two copies of the annual Ace Race prototype disc, plus a mini and sticker. For 2011 we also included a sweet weekender bag! The 2012 player pack will be announced as we get closer to August.