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Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 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 and achieve stability. It's $300 per team to participate, for up to 8 people.
Registration for the 2022 event is now closed.
Beyond the Backyard is a family-friendly event 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.
On event day teams will race through a variety of challenges centered in Pierce County, responding to clues delivered through the race app and working to solve, find and/or do the things asked of them in whatever order they choose. As teams race, proof of challenge completion (photo/video) is uploaded to race HQ and validated in real time. The first team to finish wins!
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 at least 2 people and we recommend no more than 8 per team.
- 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, with $100 toward your team total.
- 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.
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FAQ
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.
Are there any restrictions?
Nope! As long as your team has 2+ people and raised a minimum of $300, you are good to race. There are, however, some physical challenges requiring balance and/or dexterity – and sometimes both. If you have a teammate with physical limitations, you might want to decide in advance how your team will handle it. Our advice is to have everyone on the same page before race day rather than to struggle in the midst of the competition.
How does the fundraising work?
Beyond the Backyard is a peer-to-peer fundraiser, much like a walk-a-thon or a charitable bike ride or race. The objective is for your team to raise a minimum of $300 to benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. When you register, your $25 entry fee counts toward your team’s $300 fundraising minimum. But don’t stop there. A prize will be awarded to the individual with the highest fundraising total.
With your registration, you get a personal fundraising page on our software platform with a unique URL to share with your network. You can update your page with your own photos and a statement about yourself.
Beyond the Backyard is presented by:
with additional 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 21. 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.