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Running a bath took on a whole new meaning thanks to a bizarre race on the slopes of Switzerland today.
The annual spectacle in Stoos sees daring participants don fancy dress and jump into a bathtub as they race to the finish line – located at the foot of the mountain.
The organizers helpfully state that 'insurance is the responsibility of the competitors', although thankfully the sturdy tubs are sturdy enough to help competitors get to their destination largely intact.
Now in its 11th year, the race sees teams of three or more race down the slope as the fastest to reach the finish line and be crowned the winner.
Although participants are not required to bring their own bathtub, they are expected to dress up.
This year's participants were dressed as pigeons, gnomes, firefighters and even Teletubbies.
The tradition started accidentally after a plumber, while unloading his van, caused a customer's new bathtub to slide out of his van and into the snow.
Captivated by the idea of ​​the bathtub as a makeshift bobsled, the plumber mentioned this to his colleague and the two men came up with the unique race.
Uh oh: Participants dressed as Teletubbies took part in the annual bathtub race in Stoos, in central Switzerland, on Saturday
It's a slippery slope: During the annual spectacle, participants don costumes and jump into a bathtub
Monster Ride: Teams of three or more race down the slope hoping to reach the finish line in the fastest time
Ride on time: Dressed in matching green outfits, these smiling participants appear to tip over on their sides as they descend the ramp
In a bit of foam: this group of four friends dressed as lumberjacks seem to be enjoying their moment in the race
The tradition started accidentally after a plumber, while unloading his van, caused a customer's new bathtub to slide out of his van and down the mountainside
There's No Place Like Leprechaun: These eye-catching competitors kick up the snow as they descend the mountain
Firepower: This group of three men dressed as firefighters enjoy the moment in their bathtub in Stoos, Switzerland
Although participants are not required to bring their own bathtub, they are expected to show up in costume
The organizers helpfully state that 'insurance is the responsibility of the competitors', although thankfully the sturdy tubs are sturdy enough to help competitors get to their destination largely intact
Spot the Difference: These leopard-wearing competitors aim for glory along the slopes of Stoos, Switzerland
Animal magic: Participants dressed as pigeons and dolphins were among those taking part in the bizarre race
Ready, steady, snow: these participants use their bathtub as a makeshift bobsled to descend the slope
Smiles on the slopes: the unusual annual race has become a well-known spectacle in the mountain town
That's the way to do it: a trio of competitors close their eyes as they make their way around the track at breakneck speed
