Place
Knoxville, TN US 37919
Description
SIGN UP NOW ... THE FUNNEST ADVENTURE/OBSTACLE RACE ON THE PLANET!
A National Adventure Race Series Supporting Pediatric Cancer
Since 2012 – Over 200 Races & Thousands of Smiles
Two Person Teams – Adult/Adult, Adult/Kid or Kid/Kid
Lots of Fun Outdoor Challenges
Large Group Discounts Available (10 or more teams)
Official Site: www.GreatAmazingRace.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greatamazingrace
OVERVIEW
THE GREAT AMAZING RACE (GAR) is an exciting adventure race that features two-person teams (adults & kids grades K-12) racing through an outdoor obstacle course in competition against their peers. Created in 2012, the GAR is designed to challenge your ability to work as a T-E-A-M!
Modeled after the popular TV show, teams complete a one-mile cross country course sprinkled with a string of up to eight fun-filled challenges. Teammates must work together to complete a task (obstacle, game, relay) before advancing to next challenge station. Waves begin every 10 minutes - kids teams, then adult teams.
RACE INFO
1. Open to everyone - runners, joggers and walkers - pee wees to grandparents.
2. 2 person teams - Adult/Adult, Adult/Kid or Kid/Kid. Kindergarten & Pre-K are allowed only if paired with an adult.
3. 3 challenge levels ... easy, intermediate & difficult.
4. 4 race divisions ... Grades: Pre K-2 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-Adult.
5. Racers should be prepared to get a little dirty and wet - it's part of the fun!
6. Plan on 60 minutes to complete the course. Rain or shine,.
7. Top 25 teams from each city race qualify for Championship Race and chance to win $1,200.
ADDITIONAL INFO
1. Discounts. Large groups (10 or more teams), teachers, military, police, & fire personnel qualify for discounts. (Only available through the www.GreatAmazingRace.com registration portal only.
2. Fund Raising. Local schools & youth organizations (scouts, youth teams, running clubs, churches, etc) can receive $ donations by participating in the race. Visit www.greatamazingrace.com for details.
3. Sponsorship. Sponsorship with THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Series offers many exciting exposure possibilities for your company. Please contact us at info@greatamazingrace.com to discuss corporate and small business sponsorship opportunities.
4. Charity Partner. Help us fight pediatric cancer by donating 2 pairs of used sneakers or running shoes to Max Cure Foundation's Dunk Your Kicks program and receive a 2 minute time eraser token for the race. (www.DunkYourKicks.org)
Race Contact Info
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Contact us at info@greatamazingrace.com if you are interested in learning about partnership and exhibitor booth opportunities.
RACE INFO
Modeled after the popular television show "THE AMAZING RACE", this rain or shine event pits teams of two against other teams in a series of up to eight fun-filled challenges spread across a one-mile cross-country course. Clue cards at each station instructs the teams to complete a task (game, relay, obstacle course, etc.) before proceeding to the next challenge station. Challenge stations include varying degrees of difficulty, based on age of participant. How well you work as a team is the most essential ingredient to winning the race. The team that reaches the finish line with the fastest overall time wins.
Contestants should be prepared to get a little dirty and wet - it's part of the fun! Teams can choose a recreation pace (those who prefer to walk or jog at a leisure pace) or a competitive pace (those who prefer to run and are physically active.
REGISTRATION INFO
Teams consist of two participants: adult/kid, kid/kid or adult/adult. Kindergarten & Pre-K are allowed only if paired with an adult. Active duty, reserves and retired - military, law enforcement and fire ( including spouses) – receive a 50% discount off team entry fee. Spectators are welcome to tag along for free and take photos for the scrapbook.
SUPPORTING
The Great Amazing Race series supports the 30-MINUTES-A-DAY family initiative, a national program that encourages parents to be a good ROLE MODEL by participating in three daily home activities that have the power to improve their student’s academic performance and quality of life: physical exercise, reading books and eating healthy.
Directions
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