faq's
General Questions
Do I need to be in shape to participate?
It certainly helps but the event allows you to move at your own pace whether walking or taking the bus system. You will find some teams will employ one or several approaches. More importantly, you will need to figure out clues, define strategy, and implement teamwork to be effective.
What type of activities can I expect?
Who knows? It varies depending on the cluemaster's mood... Perhaps you'll need to figure out a mathematical computation, test your geography or flexibility, remember your Miami beach history class...
What is a clue?
Information that serves to identify a location, provides a solution, or solves a mystery. Your instruction sheet will be made up of a number of clues.
Can we do this event in relay format?
No. All team members are expected to complete all segments in order to receive credit. Relay format is not allowed.
Will there be food served at the event?
We will provide water, oranges, and bananas. In the interest of keeping our expenses down, we will not be serving any meals. However, the event host location is a restaurant and you are more than welcome to eat and drink off the menu.
Will we know the route or checkpoint locations prior to the race?
There is no pre-defined route- you as a team decide which route you will take. Nothing will be disclosed prior to the distribution of the instructions and list of clues on race day.
What is a pre-race briefing?
The race director will provide some general rules about the event. It is the obligation of each team to read the rules as indicated on the website and the frequently asked questions section- note: these will likely be updated closer to race day.
Can I register the day of the event?
Unfortunately, race day registration is not permitted. We encourage you to register prior to the deadline date noted on the website as this will help us better plan for the number of participants expected. Keep in mind we only have 200 individual slots available.
Do I have to wear a team uniform? What qualifies as a team uniform?
Each team is required to have a team uniform. It could be something as simple as matching t-shirts or as creative as you want it to be. You can even use the shirts we provide you as a uniform.
I don't plan on competing but I'd like to help, can I?
You sure can. Send an email to contact@AdventurousConcepts.com and let us know you are interested in volunteering. We'll see if there is a need and match.
Is there a maximum number of participants?
[200 individual participants.] IS THIS CHANGING?
Where can I get more information about Alzheimers?
You can visit Alzheimer's Association or the About Alzheimer's page
Will the event be cancelled if it rains?
No, the race will happen rain or shine. You'll need to pay extra caution but we don't think a little rain should stop us from having a grand old time.
Will there be an after party?
We will have an awards ceremony shortly after closing the course. We encourage folks to stay around and enjoy the day. The restaurant and bar will be open for you to purchase appetizers, meals, or drinks.
Are there any sponsorship opportunities?
Yes. If interested, please send an email to sponsorship@adventurousconcepts.com
What can I expect as I've never done an event of this type?
Excitement! All teams will check in at the host location registration desk noted in the schedule. Once you arrive you are asked to check in so you can receive your packet. A ten-fifteen minute pre-race briefing will occur just prior to race start. Each team will be given the same clue sheet to decipher. You will find a number of teams take off immediately while others opt to take a bit more time to determine strategy.
Course Related
Will there be water on the course?
You should plan for your own hydration needs. Water bottles are suggested, as are hydration bladders (e.g., Camelbacks) are quite handy with varying bladder sizes (typically 70 or 100 ounces). You also have the option to purchase fluids in any store.
Do I need to get all checkpoints in order?
Each team will decide the order in which they want to approach checkpoints. However, there may be some checkpoints that may provide information which impact your route planning.
Do I need to acquire all checkpoints?
The instructions provided on race day will govern what is required.
You have team configurations of 2,3,4 but we are a group of six people. Can we race together?
The six-person category does not exist for non-family teams but teams can join up if they so choose. However, rankings will be determined as individual teams. However, we introduced a new Family division which consists of 4, 6, or 8 person teams.
Fundraising Related
How much of the proceeds will be given to Alzheimers?
The Alzheimer's Association will receive at least 75% of the proceeds collected for this event. We will keep our expenses to a minimum to put on such an event. Some examples include event insurance, shirts, materials, water, signage, etc. We will not deduct any administration fees or salaries as this event is being put together by volunteer hours.
If I want to donate more than the registration fee, can I?
You sure can. Visit our online donation link at
Alzheimer's Alz Stars site.
How are the donations to the Alzheimer's Association allocated?
The Alzheimer's Association national organization meets or exceeds relevant watchdog standards in its allocation of donor dollars. According to the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, nonprofit organizations should spend at least 65 percent of its total expenses on program activities, with remaining funds going to administrative and fundraising expenses.
The national Alzheimer's Association organization continues to meet and exceed these minimum standards with 72 percent of our total annual expenses going to care, support, research, awareness and advocacy activities.
