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WHAT IS RACE SD?
Inspired by the Amazing Race, Race SD is a one day adventure hunt competition where teams of two will race around the greater San Diego area visiting scenic locations and completing challenges in the hope to be the first team to finish. Whether participants are racing through the museums at Balboa Park, discovering new statues at the Presidio, or snorkeling with sharks in La Jolla, RACE SD provides an unforgettable day of adventure.
RACE SD is designed and created by Danny Butler who was on Season 36 of the actual Amazing Race. Butler has been designing Amazing Race styled competitions since he was 8 and has now brought it to his home in San Diego. There has since been 3 seasons of RACE SD, and now we are looking for the next group of competitors. San Diego is waiting for you to tackle the race one clue at a time!
"It felt like I was on the actual show, the energy, the production value, the hype, I would do this again tomorrow"
Season 2 Contestant
GENERAL INFO & RULES
WHEN
9am - 3pm on August 15th, 2026
The race will start even if all teams are not here on time. Recommend coming 15 minutes early to account for traffic or other potential obstacles
COST
$70 a Person. On the application, teams will be prompted on how to pay
TRAVEL
By car, on foot, or occasionally other methods such as ferries, or bus. Race SD can range anywhere from 20 to 40 miles of driving from start to finish, so recommend filling up with gas before arriving. Teams only need one car between the two of them. Traffic laws need to be observed as this is is not Formula 1. This is a fun adventure hunt competition
CLUES
Will be in envelopes given to you by the Mission Masters at each of the different locations
FITNESS LEVEL
RACE SD is a physically active event, but you don't need to be an athlete in order to win. A parent team won season 2 and they walked for half of it. RACE SD will require your brain, collaboration as a team, and is designed for all to have a fun time. There will also be some downtime during the race for a water/food break.
PHONES & NOTES
Phones may be used for directions, but MUST BE LEFT IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES unless otherwise instructed. Phones or smart devices may not be brought out of the car to take picture of things or be used for notes. This is different than other adventure races, and if a team is seen using a phone on the race course they will be held with a time penalty. You may take notes on paper, however there may be challenges that are NO NOTES ALLOWED which will be indicated at the top of the clue
Winning
The first team to step on the final RACE SD mat will win $200 and Season 4 bragging rights
For Additional Questions Check out The FAQ's or APPLY NOW
Wayfinders - These clues are general directions and general challenges. Sometimes it could be an image, really detailed directions, directions in morse code, or a painting. Additional information in this clue will provide how you need to find your way to the location.
Crossroads - This clue will provide you with two different challenges. Your team must choose to complete one of them in order to receive your next clue
Solo Surfs - This type of clue will give a challenge that only one player on the team must complete. Players are not allowed to switch once they decide who is doing the challenge unless they want to take a five minute penalty.
Short Cut - Sometimes you might fall behind in the race. In order to catch you back up to the rest of the pack, you might find a short cut which will jump you to the next location.