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Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Beyond the Backyard is an adventure race: part scavenger hunt and part double-dog-dare. This family-friendly fundraiser is designed to provide deep belly laughs, while supporting housing justice in our community. Proceeds benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity's affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs, making it possible for families to be safely housed during these challenging times.
Registration for the 2021 event is now closed.
Beyond the Backyard teams race to complete a series of challenges in the categories of Physical; Find; Skill; and Fun across a three-hour period. This family-friendly event is designed for fun-seekers of all ages and competitors of all abilities. It is perfect for families and/or groups of friends, and offers team-building opportunities for colleagues, sports teams, and youth groups.
Challenges are custom designed to follow our region’s post-pandemic regulations. With your safety in mind, there are no communal gathering spots, and no start or finish lines. You race from where you are, and how far you travel from home during the race is entirely up to you.
how it works
- Rally your team and register ($25/person). Each team needs 2-8 people.
- Collectively, your team needs to raise or self-pledge a total of $300. Entry fees count toward your goal. Example: register 4 people and you're 1/3 of the way there.
- On event day, meet up with your team to plan your race, source your materials, and set off on your adventure.
- Challenges are delivered via the race app at 10:00 AM and you have 3 hours to accomplish as many challenges as you can.
- As you complete each task, upload photos/videos to the race app to be validated by race HQ.
Your gift is the key!
Your donation not only supports our adventure racers, but opens the door to affordable homeownership for local families and individuals in Pierce County. Safe and stable homes are critical to the health of our communities, and Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity needs your support now more than ever.
Support a team with a donation.
For a list of all teams or all racers, leave the search field blank and hit the blue button.
On the starting blocks:
FAQ
What about COVID-19?
The health of the community is our utmost priority. Challenges are custom-created to align with our state's health regulations. There is no communal starting line and no one location where checkered flags mark the end of the race. There will be no "gathering".
Each team has control over the scope of their race in terms of how "exposed" they are. You decide who's on your team - choosing whether to limit it to your pod or opt to open it up to a wider network of friends and colleagues. You can negotiate pre-event self-isolation and/or testing with your teammates, just to be extra careful.
Can kids participate?
Absolutely! Kiddos are universally welcome to join the adventure! Please note that kids age 10+ must be registered members of your team. Kids and tots under 10 - even if they're in strollers or wraps - are able to participate, but unless registered won't get a Habitat face mask or a login for the race app.
What if we aren't comfortable with a challenge?
Teams are never forced to do anything they don't want to or can't physically complete. You can skip around to create your own unique combination of experiences throughout the event.
Beyond the Backyard is presented by:
with additional sponsorship support from:
Please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
Should you need to cancel your registration, the fee will be retained
as a fully, tax-deductible donation to Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity.
Thank you!
We're so excited to have you join us for Beyond the Backyard on Saturday, May 22. Be sure to set up your personal fundraising page, so you can get started toward your $300 team goal.
Your email receipt is on its way. In the meantime, you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.