I'm registered, but I / my teammate got injured / can't make it. Can I get a refund?
We don't offer any refunds for any reason, but you have the option to transfer your registration to a different person. To switch your registration please email your confirmation number, city, the name of the teammate(s) being replaced and the new teammate's name, email address, and t-shirt size too.
What's the Family Division?
The Family Division is reserved for families with one racer under the age of 18. Family teams are not required to be blood relatives.
The winning Family Division team will receive an award.
The Fort Worth Urban Race is difficult to complete and primarily designed for adults, so if there are young participants they may need assistance from an older team member. Teams in the Family Division may compete on two, three or four-person teams.
Can I participate with a group? Can I form alliances?
Absolutely. You must sign up as two-person teams, but feel free to buddy up with other teams if you're looking to have fun with a group of friends.
We don't have a digital camera?
Ask family and friends to borrow theirs odds are, you know somebody who has one.
Can we use a camera phone?
Yes, as long as the Fort Worth Urban Challnege staff can clearly see the teammates at the checkpoints in the pictures.
I'm out of shape. Can I do this?
Teams should be able to complete the course. That said, if your team is trying to win you can expect to finish with wobbly knees and sweaty pits.
Do I have to know my city like a tour guide, or what?
No. Think on your feet and you'll have a shot to win no matter.
What's the course? / Where do we go?
There's no set course. Find your own way. The clues may be completed in any order.
Public transit?
You betcha! Expect it to be to your advantage to use public transportation at certain times during the race. This adds a fun strategic element to the race.
Can I take a taxi or catch a ride.
No. You may only travel on foot or use public transportation.
Will I have to eat things?
Possibly, but you won't have to eat large quantities of food or gross food. Think slices of pizza or the like. If there is a challenge involving food, you always have the option to skip it.
How long is the race?
The course is designed so the winners should finish in 1.5 - 3 hours, the majority in 3 - 4 hours, and the race course is shut down after five hours.
The distance of the race depends on the route you take. Think six miles on your feet, maybe less, maybe more it's up to you and depends on the route you choose.
How do we get our t-shirts and race numbers?
Unless you're notified otherwise, shirts and numbers are given from 12:00 PM to 1:55 PM during packet pick-up on the day of the race.
What if I can't find a checkpoint?
Don't give up! Keep looking, ask for help, or tell your phone-a-friend to get his/her act together.
Can my cousin / co-worker / grandma be my teammate?
Be alive, human, and 14 or older (or accompanied by an adult) and you qualify. Any participant under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver.
How many teams compete in each race?
We expect the size of the races to vary from 150 teams to 500 teams. We stop at 500
Do I have to sign a waiver to compete in the race?
Yes.
What if it rains or snows?
Rain or shine, the race will go on