Punk Rope Games

Punk Rope Games IX

Day, time, and location to be determined

The Punk Rope Games have been held annually in New York City since 2009. A cross between the Olympics and Mardi Gras, the Games embody Punk Rope’s spirit and philosophy. They’re a celebration of community, fitness, music, and wackiness. The Games feature teams of 3 in costume competing in 10 events, ranging from the athletic to the slightly silly. People of all fitness levels and ages are welcome to participate and there’s no cost for spectators to attend.

The events for 2016 included (click for a video):
1) Costume contest | team event
2) Backwards cross | 1 minute | individual event
3) Rotational jumps | 1 minute | individual event
4) Dreidel spinning | timed individual event
5) Me First You First jump | 1 minute | partner event
6) Twins jump | 1 minute | partner event
7) Spikeball squat | 1 minute | partner event
8) Long rope | 1 minute | team event
9) Spikeball pickup | timed team event
10) Rubber chicken toss relay | 2 minutes | team event

2016 PRIZE DONORS
Madame Scoville’s Hot Sauce |
Sofire | solfireclothing.com
Otto’s Shrunken Head | ottosshrunkenhead.com
Sottocasa | sottocasanyc.com
Champion Coffee | championcoffee.com
Kikkerland | kikkerland.com/
Royal Palms Shuffleboard | http://www.royalpalmsshuffle.com/
Spikeball | http://spikeball.com/
Kilo Bravo | http://kilobravobar.com/
Latch Co | http://www.latchcompany.com/
Beaner Bar | https://beanerbar.com/
Soft Spot | http://softspotbar.com/

Email us to register for the Games

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to participate?

There is a suggested donation of $60 per team ($20 per person).

Are costumes required?

Yes. The Games are WAY more fun when teams dress in costume!

Are spectators permitted?

The more the merrier! Competitors love to have folks cheering them on.

Is there a fee for spectators?

No.

Where do the Games take place?

Stay tuned for an announcement about the 2017 Punk Rope Games.

Can I register solo?

The Punk Rope Games are a team event. If you don’t have a team we’ll do our best to place you on one. Please email if you’d like help finding a team.

Is there a minimum age?

Not really. Our youngest competitor was 8 years old. That said, a 3-year-old would probably get smoked in most of the events and have a terrible time at the after party.

Can I volunteer to help out?

Yes! We always need a team of volunteers to help with set up, officiating, clean up, and many other tasks. If you’d like to be part of the team, email .

When and where is the after party?

Stay tuned for an announcement about the 2017 Punk Rope Games.

Punk Rope Games Gallery

The AlleyCatz competing in the 2016 Punk Rope Games.
The Willy Wankers took 1s place for best costumes in 2016.
Mary and Alex from the Jumping Jacks try their hand at the twins jump.
Bart and Brent sprint to victory in the Spikeball Pickup event.
The Punk Rope team from Newtown Creek crushes the long rope event
Rudy and Jose try their heads at the Punk Rope Games Partner Punk Up.
Sophia racing to the finish of the Punk Rope Games marathon.
The Franielles
Not even a downpour could dampen I'm Jumping Rope's routine.
Eleanor plays Jokari while Bengey referees.
Bart & Quitterie compete in Me First You First.
Punk Rope Games participants all the way from Scranton, PA!