Gruner’s Ham And Jam Pig Races Are Coming Back To Casper

You may not think so, but pigs are pretty quick and can run surprisingly fast for such big animals. The average adult pig can run around 11 mph. Their big issue is stamina...they don't have much.

I know, not what you thought you would be reading, right? Well, now that we have that out of the way, have you ever seen pigs racing?

Again, interesting topic.

It's as great as you're picturing in your head right now. Check out this video of pigs racing. Some are probably thinking that it's the cutest thing ever. Some are really excited to see pigs racing in person. Whichever side you fall on, you are going to have a chance to witness speedy swine racing around.

If you're intrigued by pigs racing, you have a chance to check it out coming up on August 22 at Gruner Brothers in Casper for the Ham & Jam Pig Races! Yes, I am serious. If you've never gone before, it's a riot. People go to racetracks to see big cars going round and round and round; I may be going out on a limb when I say that pig racing may be a tad more entertaining.

The races are family-friendly and fun to watch, and if you have your eye on a pig you think may be the fastest, you can make a donation that will benefit the Science Zone on that special pork patty.

You can't have races of this caliber without showing off your favorite hat in the Derby Hat contest, and fun activities for the whole family.