ABOUT THE GREAT AMAZING RACE

Flying Colors Sports is proud to present the “GREAT AMAZING RACE for YOUTH” to help build healthier and more active families! Touring all 30 NFL cities in 2012, we are committed to providing opportunities for adults (parents, grandparents, siblings, mentors, etc) to get active with their kids in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

From start to finish, the race is the most invigoration outdoor activity for families to do together, ever! Whether you run, jog, watch or walk, it’ll be an experience you will never forget! Help us promote awareness and recruit teams by telling your friends, neighbors and co-workers to join in the fun.

The top 25 race teams, at every city race, will qualify for the National Championship Race and a chance to win $2,000!

WHAT: Patterned after the popular television show The Amazing Race, teams of 2 race around a 1 mile cross country course that includes up to 8 fun-filled stations. The clues cards provided at each station directs the team to perform a task (game, relay, obstacle course, etc.), before proceeding to the next station. The team that completes the tasks and reaches the finish line with the fastest overall time is declared the winner. Contestants should be prepared to get a little dirty and wet – it’s part of the fun!

To ensure fairness and safety of all involved, some of the tasks may be slightly modified for youth and senior participants.

 

WHO: The race is for everyone – boys and girls – runners, joggers and walkers – pee wees to adults. Teams consist of 2 people (adult/kid, kid/kid or adult/adult), kid must be student in grade K-12. Pre-K is allowed if paired with adult. Teams can choose either of 2 races. Each wave of racers will be grouped by age and will start 8-10 minutes apart.

AWARDS: Every participant who crosses the finish line gets an official time card to recognize their accomplishment. Special awards are given to the winners of each division (determined by grade of youngest team member): K-4 Grades Division, 5-12 Grades Division,and Adult Division. Awards will be presented at the main stage, shortly after each race.

 

AUTOGRAPHS: Many of the races are hosted by professional athletes and offer participants an opportunity to get autographs and take pictures with the celebrities.

 

WHY: Benefiting the “ACTIVE30!” family initiative, a national campaign aimed at improving student’s academic performance and family quality of life by promoting daily activities that can be conducted by families at home, for little to no additional cost. Activities such as 30 minutes of play, 30 minutes of healthy eating, and 30 minutes of reading a book. It is important that parents model these behaviors and lead by example. We recognize that it is hard to have success at school without a solid foundation at home.

 

FROM COUCH TO RACE TRAINING PLAN (3 times a week)

For those that choose the competitive race, this beginner’s training schedule has helped many participants get off the couch and ready for the Race.

Week 1: Brisk 5 minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 60 seconds of walking = 10x each.

Week 2: Brisk 5 minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking = 7x each.

Week 3: Brisk 5 minute warmup walk. Then alternate 3 minutes of jogging and 3 minutes of walking = 4x each.