Like The Amazing Race...Only Shorter
Consider it a mini-Amazing Race that anyone can join and have fun with!
How Does It Work?
Race rules.
Each challenge is different and could be a puzzle, physical task, scavenger hunt, etc. The rules are loose...basically you can bring anything you want (cell phone, laptop, GPS, etc) and can only walk, run or use public transportation.
Check out the official race rules for more info.
Are There Prizes?
The top 25 teams in each city qualify for entry into the National Championship race. The winner of the Championship race wins $10,000!
2009 Great Urban Race Schedule Announced!
The 2009 Great Urban Race Schedule
Plan now to run in The Great Urban Race!
2/21/2009 Tampa Bay
2/28/2009 Phoenix
3/21/2009 Los Angeles
4/4/2009 Austin
4/18/2009 Atlanta
5/2/2009 Washington DC
5/16/2009 San Francisco
5/30/2009 Boston
6/6/2009 Portland
6/20/2009 Madison
6/27/2009 Denver
7/11/2009 Minnesota
8/1/2009 Chicago
8/15/2009 New York City
8/29/2009 Seattle
9/12/2009 Charlotte
9/26/2009 Philadelphia
10/3/2009 Dallas
10/16/2009 Normal, Illinois
10/24/2009 San Diego
11/7/2009 New Orleans Championships
Have You Run In The Great Urban Race?
Tips To Compete In The Great Urban Race
Communicate - You'll need good communication with your teammate and your support team.
Solve the clues first - Take time up front to solve as many clues as possible and map them out.
Ask locals for help - Everyone we asked on the street for information or to help us take a picture was very helpful.
Cooperate with other teams - At some of the spots the only people around to take your picture will be another team.
Check on public transportation - Familiarize yourself on subways and bus routes. Check for any scheduled maintenance that could slow you down.
Recommended Gear
Water - The only water you'll have is what you bring or stop to buy along the way. Get a Camelbak to carry your water easily.
Map - Bring a paper map that you can mark up and plot your course on.
Blog Posts About The Great Urban Race
- Great Urban Race Phoenix
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- Most of the clues required us to take photo with something/some one but a few of the clues required us to perform a task and get a stamp of approval from the Great Urban Race staff. If you remember, last year we dressed like Madison's ...
Comments
What do you think of The Great Urban Race? Have you competed in any other events like The Amazing Race?
Cyndee wrote
My partner bagged out on me for fur DC this weekend. Looking for a partner. I can be serious or wacky. I'm athletic but also willing (and secretly hoping) to wear a costume. If interested please post to this blog. Thx!
Posted April 27, 2009
Destiny Welch wrote
Had a great time! I just wish the races were in some order to closeness of states or time frame was spread out more between races! I would love to do all of the races!
Posted January 19, 2009
Big Wheels wrote
Like this? Check out the Urban Assault Ride. Bikes, beer, and big wheels. The ORIGINAL urban adventure race.
Posted August 28, 2008
by Mac33
I ran the DC leg of The Great Urban Race in 2008. We didn't qualify for championships but had a lot... (more)
