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 26. The qualifying event begins at 10:00am, but teams need to be checked in by 9:30am.
The 20 teams that qualify will continue on to The MOST Amazing Race. Qualified teams need to be checked in at the starting line at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm race start.
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.
Check out this link for further race day information.
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. There are some great fundraising incentives...
1.) The top three fundraising teams will receive a fast-forward, which allows a team to skip any one challenge during the race.
2.)The top fundraising team will receive 2 round trip tickets on Northwest Airlines within the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and Costa Rica.
3.) The top five fundraising teams that raise over $1,500 by July 23 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 24 and will be posted online. All mailed or dropped off funds must be received by July 16 and online funds must be received by July 23 at 11:59 p.m. to qualify.
Mailed or dropped off funds along with this form need to be delivered to:
The Salvation Army
Attn: The MOST Amazing Race – Julie Orlando
2445 Prior Avenue N.
Roseville, MN 55113
The top three fundraising teams will receive a fast-forward, which allows a team to skip any one challenge during the 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.
Participants are responsible for paying taxes on prizes received.
