Thursday, July 23, 2009
1,000 ADULTS TO COMPETE IN CHICAGO SCAVENGER HUNT
Residents Invited to Test Their Problem Solving Skills While Helping a Good Cause
CHICAGO (August 1, 2009) – It’s part scavenger hunt, part wandering party, and a whole lot of fun. The Great Urban Race will be taking Chicago by storm on August 1, 2009, as participants navigate around the city solving clues and complete various challenges. The 2009 event is partnered with Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
Teams of two will solve 12 clues and complete physical and mental challenges by walking, running or using public transportation. Participants may find themselves scavenging for random items, deciphering puzzles, or completing a physical challenge or game. The first twenty five teams to complete the race will have the opportunity to compete in the National Championship race for a chance at $10,000.
“The Great Urban Race is the perfect opportunity to discover Chicago in a new way,” said Joe Reynolds, Race Director. “For those looking for an extraordinary Saturday afternoon, the Great Urban Race will satisfy your desire for a new adventure.”
Since The Great Urban Race kicked off its first event in the summer of 2007, the response has been overwhelming. Many racers are now competing in various cities across the country while others have become avid local supporters. Brian Hartman and Taryn McCandless, who finished 117th in the 2008 Chicago race, say The Great Urban Race “was an exciting way to see the city” and that it was “a rip roaring good time!”
The cost of the race is $60 per person until July 31ST and $70 per person on race day. The race is open to all; however, those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins at 11a.m. at The Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville. Race begins at high noon.
For more information and to register for the event, visit www.greaturbanrace.com or contact Ryan Kunkel, at (773) 770-6032 or ryan@redfrogevents.com.
The Great Urban Race is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way during a fun day. The race will visit 21 cities across the U.S. in 2009, wrapping up with a championship in New Orleans in November. For more information and to register online, visit www.greaturbanrace.com.
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