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 2010 player pack includes two identical Discraft prototype discs made especially for Ace Race, plus a SuperColor mini, premium hat, sticker and a die-cast chrome bag tag. A $67 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 is a Discraft merchandise package, including a bag and eight new discs. 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 Tournament Director from the calendar page.

More questions?
See our frequently asked questions.

Plan ahead and lock in early! 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 sign up here. Be sure to hook into the Ace Race Facebook page too... this year every TD will have the ability to host their own easy-to-use, interactive event page from there.

Latest additions to the event calendar:

• Nixa, MO
• West Milford, NJ
• Blue Springs, MO
• Salina, KS
• Saskatoon, SK
• Marietta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Mobile, AL
• Kauhajoki / Helsinki, FINLAND

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 200 local events in 2009. Ace Race is expected to grow again in 2010, 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.

Players have been asking for something more overstable, and in our 8th year we finally decided to give in. Here you go, sports fans!

The 2010 Ace Race prototype is a fast, overstable midrange in ESP plastic. It has good speed for a mid, longer glide than you'll expect, and a medium strong finish. When you turn it over it will always come back unless you really torque it. Will hold a line in a moderate to strong headwind. We are looking forward to hearing the chains you ring with it!

Have you thrown this year's disc? Tell us what you think! Post your Facebook page feedback or send your thoughts direct.

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: