Amazing Preservation Race - May 3, 2024
THE RACE IS BACK, BACK AGAIN!
The City’s Office of Historic Preservation invites you to face off in the ultimate urban scavenger hunt: The Amazing Preservation Race! The only race of its kind – think CBS’s Amazing Race but in historic downtown San Antonio. Teams of 4 must follow clues and complete challenges to fill their passports before racing to the finish. The first team to cross the finish line with their completed passport wins!
Friday, May 3
Legacy Park, 103 W Houston
Check-in @ 5:30 pm
Race start @ 6:30 pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
The challenges' locations are top secret and spread apart. Expect to run/walk around 3 miles during the event.
- Racers may use their cell phones to decipher clues and complete challenges.
- The clues and challenge locations are based on San Antonio’s history and architecture.
- No transportation beyond walking or running is allowed (no scooters, ride shares, etc.)
- Teams are encouraged to be creative with a team name and costumes!
- This is a competition! Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers, best costume, and best team spirit. Top prizes include staycations!
DAY OF DETAILS
The race will start promptly at 6:30 pm at Legacy Park at 103 W Houston in front of Pinkerton’s BBQ. You may arrive by 5:30 pm to check in and prepare for the event. You’ll be able to pick up your team gear: a buff for each team member and team bibs. There will be water and restrooms available. Paid parking is available at City Tower Garage, 117 W Commerce. Look for additional downtown parking here.
Come prepared with a charged phone, good running shoes, and a unique costume. Don’t forget there is a prize for the best team costume!
If you have any questions about the race, please email [email protected] or call 210-207-3327.
Looking for teammates? If you are interested in participating but need help finding other team members to round-off a team of four, email [email protected]