Teams of two looking for an experience of a lifetime can apply until Jan. 31 for the Southern Ontario Amazing Race (SOAR).
“Whether you are looking for an adventure in 2016, want to have an incredible bonding experience with someone in your life, are looking for unique ways to give back to children in need, or, all three – this is the event for you,” organizers state.
SOAR has been running since 2004. Since that time, teams have travelled to locations all over Southwestern Ontario and completed challenges like walking a slackline between two seven story buildings, learning and performing a waltz routine, and solving unique and challenging logic puzzles.
No matter what each person’s strengths are, there will be challenges that some teams will excel at and others that may drop them to the bottom of the pack.
As past racer Michael Pinkney says “This is the fun…doing things that you don’t like or have never done and succeeding.”
The race is entering its 13th year but the challenges stay fresh from year to year and the organizers are always looking to feature the latest trends in puzzles and adventure.
Last year’s race included bubble soccer, axe throwing and an escape room. The weekend is such a unique experience that many teams return to race multiple times, organizers say.
Team selection rules state that teams may only race three times to make room for new people interested in the event.
There are still many spots available and chances for individuals to be part of this life-altering experience, organizers note.
SOAR teams raise funds for the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington (CFGW). All donations go directly to the CFGW and help better the lives and futures of children in need, organizers state.
Since 2004, SOAR has raised over $750,000 for the foundation. Last year’s SOAR champions were Jake Drexler from Elora and his teammate Paul Harrington from Rockwood.
As Jake proclaimed at the final pitstop “It’s not about this [holding the trophy] it is about the people you meet, raising money for a fantastic local charity and having the experience of a lifetime!”
For more information on how to apply visit www.therace.ca.
