The Great Amazing Race (Kalamazoo)

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2023-09-09

Sep 09, 2023 at 3:00 PM

The Great Amazing Race (Kalamazoo)

Sprinkle Rd

Kalamazoo MI, 49002

USA

Entry Fee $25
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

  • 1.5M

Type: Adventure/Stage Race

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 75%

First Year of the Event: 2015

Description:

11th ANNUAL GREAT AMAZING RACE SERIES for ADULTS & KIDS

America’s Most Popular Amazing Race Series~ Donate Sneakers for Pediatric Cancer! 
Social Sharing ~ share race with 10+ people on social media & receive a free GAR shirt at the race. 
 
OFFICIAL RACE SITE: www.GreatAmazingRace.com
COST: Only $59.99 per 2 person team (adult/adult, adult/kid, kid/kid)
 

RACE DESCRIPTION

 This is your chance to test your “AMAZING RACE” skills while supporting pediatric cancer.  Since 2011, contestants have been pairing up with friends, family members and co-workers.  It’s about FUN, WELLNESS & TEAMWORK! 
 Modeled after the TV show, these 2 person teams race against other similar age team.  Completing a 1.5 mile cross country course speckled with a series of show inspired ATHLETIC & PROBLEM-SOLVING CHALLENGES. Clue cards provided at the stations instructs teams to complete a task, either together or by a single member, before continuing to next station. Teams strive to arrive at finish line with the fastest overall times to be declared the winners.
 How well you work together with your partner (aka TEAMWORK) is the #1 most important skill to winning the race. Racers should be prepared to get a little dirty & wet. This race is way for fun than a 5k race!
·         Open for ages 5 to 85 … walkers, joggers & runners.
·         2 person teams (any combination) … adult/adult, adult/kid or kid/kid
·         2 course levels: competitive for adults & active teams / recreation for kids & leisure teams.
·         Average time to complete the course is 60 minutes.
BECOME A SPONSOR, booths start at $200: https://greatamazingrace.com/become-a-sponsor
VOLUNTEER & RACE FOR FREE, sign up here: https://greatamazingrace.com/volunteer
 
A Great Amazing Race Company Production

Photos

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Map

Past Event Dates

Held on Sep 09, 2023

Held on Jun 25, 2022

Held on Jun 26, 2021

Held on Aug 01, 2020

Held on Jun 30, 2019

Event Results