You will get to do some running, biking, paddling, and climbing, plus some other fun things you probably have never done before.
There is no designated course for the event but participants should be prepared to explore all corners of the South Bend, Mishawaka, and Notre Dame areas.
Lack of knowledge of the area, getting lost, not identifying Checkpoints properly and not completing challenges. Blown tires and other malfunctions also put a damper on the day. Make sure you check out a map of the area, tune up before the race, and bring spare tubes!
It’s up to you. Both will get you from point A to point B. Tandem bikes are also acceptable, but are probably harder to race on. No motors of any kind are allowed (unless it’s part of a checkpoint challenge).
Bike locks are your choice. We will have (as always) designated Bike Parking zones at each checkpoint, but these will not necessarily be monitored by our volunteers. We have a Bike Security Zone, manned by volunteers before the start of the race but ultimately we are not responsible for damaged or lost bikes.
Dress for an athletic event. We recommend running shoes, moisture-wicking clothing, and be ready to sweat. With the potential for a pool challenge, you are required to wear a bathing suit. Bike shorts and a sports bra are an acceptable substitute for pool attire. Street shorts and t-shirts are not acceptable for the pool challenge.
Legal –ask a stranger for directions, maps, and spying on other teams.
Illegal – transportation other than a bicycle (i.e. getting a ride from a friend, hitch hiking, cabs, buses, cops, fire trucks). Using motorized “bikes” or scooters, cheating in general, being a meanie and bribing race officials. Phones are also illegal (except in emergencies), including GPS devices of any type.
No, you must have a team of two. Need a teammate? Contact us and we will do our best to help.
No, you must have a team of two. Families and groups of friends can travel together, but you must register in teams of two.
Since everyone who comes out to race is a winner, everyone who crosses the finish line gets a cool sparkly medal! The winners in each division get a free entry into next year’s race, and bragging rights.
The best place to store your belongings is in your car.
The start and finish of the race is at the same location, so that may be a great place to watch from. You are free to have your entourage follow you, but there are many bike paths that are not next to a road. How about recruiting your entourage to race with you? Or to be volunteers on the course?
Teams receive their swag bags and racing bib number. At least one team member is required to check-in. Any teams unable to attend Packet Pick-up on Friday will be able to get their items at check-in the morning before the race begins, but we strongly recommend coming on Friday. Packet Pick-up is also a great time to get last minute questions answered, make new friends, and to meet the Urban Adventure Games crew.
• T-shirt (Shirts not guaranteed for late registration)
• THE MOST FUN EXPERIENCE OF THE SUMMER!
• Cool shiny medals when you cross the finish line
• Post-race snacks and water
Race registrations can be transferred via the race website.
No, there are not. You may do a name change though.
Rain or shine, the event will go on! The race director will send a message to Checkpoint leaders in the event of extreme weather conditions. Racers will stay at the Checkpoint until the race director communicates it is safe to proceed.
No, you don’t want Rover’s leash to get stuck in your bike spokes, do you? What if you fall off of your bike and the mini Schnauzer in your backpack gets smashed? Too hazardous.
Yes, you may. You can also purchase food/drink from any restaurant, gas station, etc at any time as well. A snack and water will be available at the finish.
Our goal is to have at least a total of 300 teams across 3 divisions.
Absolutely! Please contact us at info@urbanadventuregames.com and we will point you in the right direction. Take a look at our Volunteer page for descriptions of our volunteer opportunities.
Sure is! Please contact us at info@urbanadventuregames.com and our people will call your people (aka someone will most definitely be in touch.) Thanks for your support!
Nope. But you can take it to the next level and enter the optional Costume Contest. And c’mon…. this isn’t Project Runway. Yet, an award goes to most creative.
Teams will have the option to purchase a Fly-By Pass during registration or at check-in on Friday. This Pass will allow your team to “fly-by” and skip ONE checkpoint of your choice. You will turn it into the checkpoint captain of the checkpoint you want to skip and they will mark you completed. Use it wisely, because you can only use it once! Just a reminder that all monies from the fly-by pass sales go to the chosen charity of the year.
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