Epic Map Race, June 8, 2023
At the request of the regular participants in the Spring 2023 race series, an epic course with 15 locations was created. There were 3 maps in all, each with 5 locations, and each corresponding to a local neighborhood. 8 teams took part, all teams of 2, with volunteers in the finish area helping out.There was a mix of box types set up in each area, and the placements were often quite tricky. The participants started at one minute intervals. After each map was completed, the team had to return to the home base in Quail Gardens and present the 5 items gathered from the boxes.
The items from the map #1 boxes were used to solve a puzzle! And having solved the puzzle, the team had a 4-digit code with which to open a black toolbox and retrieve map #2. After completing map #2, teams had to complete a frisbee toss challenge in order to get map #3.
Each team was timed based on their own start time, so there was no advantage to starting earlier. Especially for this race, it was important to note the houses and other objects on the maps in order to locate the exact locations of the hidden boxes.
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