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3rd Edition of Toronto's Amazing Race! (5/10/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Union Station, then anywhere!

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 10 2008 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 1 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lillian
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

34 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Do you remember the urban chases from last year? They're back.

Up for a challenge? Think you know the city? Are you ready to outwit, outplay, and outrun your competitors? Or just looking for a way to get to know the city in a fun and informative manner? Then the Toronto's Amazing Race is for you.

The theme of this race is Architectural Toronto. You'll be roaming around the city visiting different unique architectural features of the city. Who knows where you'll be going? There's more to Toronto than the CN Tower and the ROM's Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.

1) How does it work?

Teams of 2 will race around Toronto from checkpoint to checkpoint and the team that completes the course in the least amount of time wins the prize for the fastest team (there will be prizes for other categories). Starting at Union Station, you and your teammate will be given a clue that will direct you where to go for your first checkpoint. At the checkpoint, you'll complete a challenge (past challenges have included skateboarding in front of Avril Lavigne's former home and running a maze) or search for an answer to a question. Once you have the correct answer, you'll call in and if the answer is correct, you'll be given the clue for the next checkpoint.

There will be about seven checkpoints total.

2) But I don't want to run!!!!

You don't have to! If you and your teammate want to go through the course in a leisurely fashion, you can do so and still have fun. The course is designed to take you to different parts of Toronto that perhaps you're well-acquainted with (or not), and you'll learn something interesting and new.

3) How do I sign up?

The usual way we sign up for TOC events.
If you already have a teammate that you want to be paired with, just write down your teammate's name in the comment box.
If you don't have a teammate, don't worry! We'll pair you up with another TOC member. Just rate how competitive you want to be and we'll pair you up with a teammate who wants to go as fast or slow as you do.

I realize that some of you have the heart of a lion, but will be walking the entire time. If you are strictly walking, please rate yourself a 1.

Here's the scale:
6 - I'm out for blood.
5 - I'll be running most of the time.
4 - Some running and some walking/jogging
3 - Mix of walking and jogging, and running after streetcars and subways
2 - Mostly walking and some jogging
1 - Strictly walking!!

4) What else is there?

After you finish the race, we'll be in a pub to recuperate, to exchange stories of what happened while racing, and to hand out prizes. Prizes will be given to the fastest team, best photo of the race, and other categories.

It'll be a great fun day of exploring, discovering, and seeing Toronto in a new way, even for you native Torontonians (if you guys actually exist).

Feel free to email me at regardingon@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Required Items to Bring:

TTC daypass or metro pass
map of Toronto
a pen or pencil
running shoes
enthusiasm

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

water
snack
money for refreshments later
camera
spare quarters
cell phone

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet by the statue of Multiculturalism in front of Union Station for further instructions.

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$10.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$10.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Race entry.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Thu, May 1 2008.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: There will no refund given after the cut-off date.