RACE DETAILS
Everything you need to know about The MOST Amazing Race
What
Imagine up to 25 two-person teams racing around Minneapolis, solving clues to find various checkpoints. Once you get to the checkpoints, you must complete a task before moving on to the next checkpoint. These checkpoint challenges may test you mentally or physically or might just be downright silly.
The first team to sucessfully complete all of the challenges is the winner.
When
A qualifying event will be held at the Bierman Track and Field Stadium at the University of Minnesota the morning of July 24. The qualifying event begins at 10:00am, but teams need to be checked in by 9:45am.
The 20 teams that qualify will continue on to The MOST Amazing Race. Teams that do not qualify for the final race are welcome to volunteer that afternoon at one of the race challenge locations.
Qualified teams need to be checked in at the starting line at 1:00pm.
The starting and finish line will be at the end of the Stone Arch Bridge, located at West River Parkway and Portland Ave. Finish line festivities will begin at 5:30pm. For more details about race day, click here.
Why
The MOST Amazing Race is a great event, giving participants the chance to challenge themselves both physically and mentally while having a whole lot of fun. But more importantly, it is a fundraiser for The Salvation Army's Bed and Bread Club®, whose mission is to fight homelessness and hunger. View a short video on the Bed and Bread Club®.
Fundraising
Teams may fundraise using our convenient online system. Donations are tax deductible. Check out these great fundraising incentives:
1.) NEW! All teams who raise more than $1,000 will receive a one minute head start at the qualifying race.**
2.) The top five fundraising teams that raise more than $2,000 by July 22 will secure a place in The MOST Amazing Race. These teams will not be required to participate in the qualifying event. Each of the five teams will be notified on July 23 and will be posted online.**
**All mailed or dropped off funds must be received by July 17, and online funds must be received by July 22 at 11:59 p.m. to qualify.
3.) The top fundraising team will receive two round trip tickets on Delta Airlines for flights within the 48 contiguous states.
4.) The top three fundraising teams will receive a fast-forward, which allows a team to skip any one challenge during the final race.
The Finish
The MOST Amazing Race will officially end once all teams have made it to all the checkpoints and completed each challenge. The grand prize will be awarded at this time.
Prizes
The top team will be awarded $5,000 for their amazing performance, courtesy of Wells Fargo. Please note, teams are not eligible to win the grand prize more than three times.
The top fundraising team will receive two round trip tickets on Delta Airlines for flights within the 48 contiguous states.
Participants are responsible for paying taxes on prizes received.
