Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.greatamazingrace.com.
Place
Columbia, SC US 29223
Description
11th Annual AMAZING RACE SERIES for Pediatric Cancer
America's Most Popular Amazing Race Series for Adults & Kids!
Social Sharing ~ share race with 10+ people on social media & receive a free GAR shirt at the race.
Reserve your spots now, you can create your 2 person teams on race day. Race caps at 100 teams!
Costs only $59.99 for 2 person team ($30 each)
RACE INFO
It's all about fun, wellness and testing your teamwork skills against other similar age teams. This race caters to adults & kids teams of all fitness levels. Since 2011, racers have been pairing up with family members, friends and co-workers to support the fight against pediatric cancer..
Modeled after the popular TV show, 2 person teams complete a 1.5 mile cross country course with athletic and problem-solving challenge stations set up every 300 yards. Teams must complete each task, before advancing to the next station. How well you work together with your teammate (aka, teamwork) is the #1 most important skills to winning the race. The first teams to arrive at the end are declared the winners.
Be prepared to get a little dirty and wet. This race is way more fun than a 5k race!
DETAILS
1. Open for ages 5 to 85 ... walkers, joggers & runners.
2. 2 person teams (any combination) ... adult/adult, adult/kid or kid/kid.
3. 2 courses ... competitive for adults & active teams / recreation for kids & leisure teams.
4. Average time to complete the course is 60 minutes.
5. Waves begin every 10 minutes ... kids teams, then adult teams. .
6. 4 medals divisions ... based on grade or age of younger team member
(Grades K-3 / Grades 4-8 / Grades 9 - Age 39 / Ages 40 & older)
7. Donate 2 pairs of used sneakers for pediatric cancer & receive 2 minutes off your final time.
8. Sign up to volunteer and race for FREE!
9. Spectators are welcome to tag along & cheer on the contestants for FREE!
ADDITIONAL INFO
For details regarding programs below, please visit our official site: ... GreatAmazingRace.com.
> VOLUNTEER & RACE FOR FREE.
> BECOME A SPONSOR - booths starting at $200.
> FUNDRAISER - earn $4,000 for your group, school or team.
> PRIVATE & CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENTS - for any size group.
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Race Contact Info
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The Great Amazing Race Series
The race partners with the Max Cure Foundation, which has raised over $2 million dollars to fight against pediatric cancer. Teams that donate 2 pairs of used sneakers for pediatric cancer will receive a free 2 minute time eraser token. Local schools, teams and clubs can use the race as a fundraiser and earn $1,000.
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