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Great Urban Race - Chicago

Great Urban Race

Highlights

  • Team up to embark on an urban adventure in Chicago Saturday, July 21 from 12-5 p.m.
  • Decipher 12 clues to complete exciting physical and mental challenges around the city
  • T-shirt, clue sheet and post-race refreshments included
  • Compete for the $10,000 National Championship Prize
  • Form teams of 4 with 2 Swoops
  • From the creators of Warrior Dash and Beach Dash

Fine Print

  • Expires July 21, 2012. Limit 2 Swoops per person; may purchase additional as gifts. To form a team of 4, buy 2 Swoops and call Red Frog to speak with an event coordinator. See "How To Redeem Your Swoop" below.
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Location

Great Urban Race


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Event start: Quay Restaurant

465 E. Illinois St.

Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 980-9983



Swoop Scoop

Whether or not he’d admit it, Sherlock Holmes couldn’t have solved cases or gotten himself out of sticky situations without help from his loyal assistant, Dr. Watson. They say two heads are always better than one, so if you’ve been blessed with Sherlock’s insight and your best pal has Watson’s brains, pair up to solve this summer’s mystery. Put your mental and physical bragging rights to the test with today’s Swoop: $54 for registration for a team of two to the 2012 Great Urban Race: Chicago on Saturday, July 21 from Red Frog Events (a $120 value).

Creators of the famous Warrior Dash and Beach Dash, Red Frog Events is now gearing up for Chicago’s 2012 Great Urban Race, a wild adventure where teams solve 12 clues throughout the city while completing exciting mental and physical challenges. Activities include solving riddles, taking pictures with landmarks and interacting with notable local hotspots. Your race entry includes registration for a team of two, a t-shirt, clue sheet and post-race refreshments of fruit, water, granola bars and a beer (for 21+ participants). Crazy costumes are encouraged! If you have more friends who want to join in, opt for two Swoops and expand your team to four. If you finish among the top 25 teams, you’ll qualify for the National Championship and a chance at the $10,000 grand prize. So swoop in on today’s deal and live out your real-life detective fantasy.

How To Redeem Your Swoop:

1. Purchase Swoop.
2. Wait one business day for Swoop Certificate to be deposited into your YouSwoop account.
3. Follow the link on your voucher to register by Friday, July 20 at 5 p.m.
4. Enter Swoop Certificate ID number at checkout.
5. Pick up your Race Packet between 11 and 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 21 at Quay Restaurant and Bar: 465 E. Illinois St., Chicago, IL 60611.
6. The race starts at noon at Quay Restaurant and Bar and ends at 5 p.m.
7. Race to the finish!