The third Giant Pumpkin Boats Race kicked off in Cologne, Germany on October 3, 2019. This year 18 local racers, 11 women and 7 men, took part in the race. /VCG Photo

Racers paddle their boats which are made of giant pumpkins. These giant veggies have to be hollowed out enough so that a person can fit inside. Then it is used as a boat and racers have to paddle across a lake. /VCG Photo

It's not as easy as it sounds, especially when every racer only has one paddle and each pumpkin is actually very heavy. /VCG Photo

The racers who won this contest received 200 Euros (1,569 yuan) for prize money. /VCG Photo