The blob race represented a competition focused on velocity, pitting protoplasmic and gelatinous Umgullian blobs against each other across a challenging route filled with hurdles, such as delicate mesh filters and a nail-covered surface. This event held significant importance as a wagering activity within Umgul City, located on the world of Umgul. These viscous entities, typically displaying a grayish green base color but adorned with vibrant tints, propelled themselves forward via rolling, slithering, and oozing motions. Severe consequences, specifically death, were imposed for any attempts to manipulate the outcome of these races.