What is Expedition Give?

Think of Expedition Give as The Amazing Race meets Oprah. In this charity scavenger hunt, teams of two will race all over the city collecting items, taking pictures, and completing tasks to earn points. At the end of the race, the teams with the most points take home some really cool prizes.


Who is behind Expedition Give?

Expedition Give is organized and presented by giving101, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to teaching people about the importance of giving, philanthropy, and civic leadership.


What will I get?

  • A really fun and challenging day
  • An official participant t-shirt
  • Coupons to local restaurants and attractions
  • Post-event refreshments (water, fruit, and granola bars included; other food and beverages available for purchase at the event location)
  • A race number (must be worn and visible at all times during the event)
  • The chance to win great prizes (click here for the latest list)


What should I wear?

Dress appropriate for the weather and the event. You’ll be outside running, walking, and completing tasks most of the day. Running / tennis shoes are strongly encourage.

You'll receive 5 extra points upon check-in if both teammates are wearing a piece of clothing with any charity’s name or logo visible. This includes the official race t-shirt since the event is organized by the nonprofit organization giving101.


How much does it cost?

Online registration on or before October 18th is $25 per participant.

Online registration after October 18th but before October 24th is $35 per participant.

Day-of registration (October 24th) is $50 per participant – CASH ONLY.


Who can participate?

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 during check-in.


Do I have to sign a waiver to compete in the race?

Yes.


What about refunds or changes to my registration?

No refunds are offered for any reason. You may transfer your registration to another person at no cost. Please send any change requests to info@giving101.org by October 23, 2009. Make sure to include your confirmation number, email address and change desired (including names of new and old teammates, new and old t-shirt sizes, etc.).


Can I participate with a group or work with other teams?

Absolutely. You must sign up as two-person teams, but feel free to work together with other teams during the event if you’re looking to have fun with a group of friends.

What should I bring?

Required:

  • A fun attitude and a sense of humor!
  • Digital camera (required for many tasks)
  • Identification
  • Ten dollars or more in cash.

Optional:

  • Cell phone
  • Water / snacks
  • Backpack
  • GPS
  • Maps
  • Guidebooks
  • Laptop
  • Pen and paper

Will I have to run?

Expedition Give is designed to be a fun event for people of all athletic levels and physical abilities. Most teams will run between tasks in order to complete as many tasks as possible during the event. All tasks are relatively close to major public transit stops and to each other. Teams that develop a good plan and carefully choose which tasks to complete will likely end up doing better than teams who are faster or are in better shape. This is a charity scavenger hunt, not a road race.


Do I need to be familiar with the city?

Familiar will help, but you definitely don’t need to be an expert. Being able to read a map (bring your own), Google to figure out clues, or call a friend for help will likely do more good than knowing the city.


Do I have to complete tasks in a certain order?

No, complete any tasks you’d like in any order you’d like. Choose to complete one task worth a ton of points or many smaller tasks worth fewer points each. The entire day is up to you. No tasks are required.


Will I have to eat things?

Maybe, but nothing gross. Remember that all tasks are optional, so you can always choose to skip a food task and earn points by completing other tasks.


How do we get our t-shirts and race numbers?

Shirts and numbers are given from 11am-11:55am during packet pick-up on the day of the race.


Why is Atlanta the only city for this event?

2009 is our first year putting on this event. If it goes well, we may look to expand to other cities in 2010.


What if it rains?

Rain or shine, the race will go on.


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