GREAT AMAZING RACE for YOUTH / Charlotte February 18, 2012

Official Site: www.GreatAmazingRace.com.   

WHAT:   Competing in teams of 2 (kid/kid or adult/kid), contestants race around a 1 mile cross country course that includes up to 8 fun-filled stations. The clue cards provided at each station directs the team to perform a task (game, relay, obstacle course, etc.), before proceeding to the next station. The team that completes the tasks and reaches the finish line with the fastest overall time is declared the winner. Contestants should be prepared to get a little dirty and wet - it's part of the fun!

WHO:    The race is for everyone – boys and girls – runners, joggers and walkers - pee wees to adults. The race is designed for teams of 2 (kid/kid or adult/kid), at least one member must be a student grades K-12. Teams can choose recreation race at 1:00 pm (those who prefer to wallk or jog) or the competitive race at 2:30 pm (those who prefer to jog or run). 

AWARDS:    Every participant who crosses the finish line gets an award to recognize their accomplishment. Medals are presented to the fastest teams for each race. Special recognition is given to the winners of each division (determined by grade of youngest team member): Elementary: Grades K-4 / Middies: Grades 5-8 / High Schoolers: Grades 9-12. The awards will be presented at the main stage, shortly after each race. 

EVENT SPONSORSHIP:    Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in learning about partnership and vendor booth opportunities.

Official Website: http://www.GreatAmazingRace.com