Race Day Info

We are now just DAYS away from this year’s Amazing Race to Serve, so now is the time to really get planning if you haven’t already! Below is the information you’ll need to get to the starting line on time, and perhaps a few hints to help you and your teammate navigate the course in the best way possible.

Registration is Open until Race Day
If you know of someone who is thinking about signing up, let them know we will keep online registration open until Friday night at 5:00pm, and will also accept walk-up registration on race morning.

Finish Line Fun & Details
There is FUN stuff happening at the finish line! In fact, if your Growth Group or friends have helped you along the way they just might want to be there to watch you cross the finish line. You can let them know an ETA (estimated time of arrival) as you get closer. We expect some teams to cross as early as 10:00am or 11:00am (just 2-3 hours after the start). But all teams will need to be at the finish line no later than 1:00pm. Clue sheets will not be checked after 1:00pm. The award ceremony will be at 1:15pm in the Plaza on the Vista Campus (2405 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista).

Parking and Arrival

  • The race will start promptly at 8:00am from the Pier Amphitheater in Oceanside.
  • Check-in and bib distribution will begin at 7:00am and continue until 7:40am.
  • Pre-race meeting at 7:45am with clues being handed out at 8am.
  • Leave plenty of time to find parking or make arrangements to be dropped off.
  • Transportation will not be provided back to the start area following the race.

There is free parking available in the multi-level parking structure at the Oceanside Transit Center just 2 blocks from the Pier Amphitheater. It is located at the intersection of N. Cleveland Street and Seagaze Drive.

Reminder:  Two-Person Teams are allowed to use public transportation only!  Family-Friendly Teams can use their own vehicle.

What to Bring
– A fun attitude and a sense of humor!
– Digital camera or phone with camera built in (some clues will require you to take a picture)
– Identification
– $15 or more in cash (per team/small bills will be helpful)
– Signed Waiver (download, sign and bring to the race or we will have copies available at the check-in on Saturday morning)
– Comfortable walking/running shoes

Additional Items (Highly Recommended)
– Cell phone
– Public transportation map & timetable information
– Water, sack lunch or money to buy lunch
– GPS device
– Maps
– Guidebooks
– Laptop
– Pen and paper
– Backpack to hold everything in

What to Wear
Costumes are NOT required, but encouraged! Best costume recognition will be awarded to teams with the craziest/most creative costumes. Matching T-shirts are also a great idea. And don’t forget to wear your tennis shoes and sunscreen… you’ll need them!

Prize Categories
The first 25 teams to cross the finish line will receive an Amazing Race To Serve T-shirt!

We will also be recognizing the following achievements:

  • First Place: Family-Friendly Team and Two-Person Team
  • Second Place: Family-Friendly Team and Two-Person Team
  • Third Place: Family-Friendly Team and Two-Person Team

Fundraiser Grand Prize Challenge:

  • The Family-Friendly Team and Two-Person Team who raise the most money for their team win the Grand Prize Challenge with a choice of exciting prizes.

Special Recognition:

  • Best Costume – Family-Friendly Team and Two-Person Team
  • First Husband/Wife Team
  • First Sibling Team
  • First Parent/Child Team
  • First Team with Both Members Under 18
  • First Team with Both Members Over 60
  • First Team from The Jordan
  • First All Female Team
  • First All Male Team
  • LAST Team to cross the finish line (before 1pm)

Finally, review the rules and helpful information on the FAQ page! There are some suggestions there you just might want to know about ahead of time!  Let the competition and FUN begin!

See you on Race Day!