Urban Dare San Diego - Sat, Apr 2

Urban Dare San Diego will kickoff at Noon this Saturday, April 2 at the Tipsy Crow at 770 5th Ave.

We will begin checking people in at 11:00 am and the race will start at Noon.

This year we are relaxing our rule on having to wear Urban Dare shirts. If you have team costumes/uniforms, you may wear those. Otherwise, you must wear the Urban Dare shirts, which you will receive at check-in. We will have a $50 prize for the best costume.

You should bring a cell phone and a digital camera to show your pictures at the end of the race. A cell phone camera will work. Maps are also handy and you should have someone to call to help look up clues. I also recommend a pen or pencil to take notes.

Urban Dare, www.urbandare.com, is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares.

Once you are out of the starting blocks, you will pick up your clue sheets and be on your way. You can call friends as much as you want for help on clues. For the checkpoints that mention a dare, you must check in with the Urban Dare official, accomplish your task, and get your passport stamped before moving on. On checkpoints that mention a photo, you must get a photo with both team members to show you were both there.

This is a team race. You must be together throughout the race. You may walk, run or use public transportation to get to checkpoints.

At checkpoints with dares, you must accomplish a task and get your passport stamped to move on to the next checkpoint. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not bugs).

We expect the winners will finish the race in about 2 hours and most of you will finish under 4 hours. We are working to provide a fun-filled day for you, while providing some good challenges.

See you at the races.

Urban Dare Tempe top 5 finishers

Pictured above are the winners of Urban Dare Tempe, and the 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Here are the top five finishers of Urban Dare Tempe:

2:45:30 -Darlene McCloud & Heather McCloud - Naked Pants
2:47:31 -Teresa Damme & Jen Scholtes - Damme
2:49:39 -Morgan Miller & Renee Miller - Mighty Midgets
2:50:36 -Danielle Gonzales & Michael Jusko -
2:52:40 -Thomas McKinley & Mila McKinley - Mac Attack

See you at the races.

Urban Dare Tempe - Sat, Mar 26

Urban Dare Tempe will start this Saturday, March 26 at the Tavern on Mill at 404 S Mill Ave. We will begin checking people in at 10:30 am and the race will start at Noon.

This year we are relaxing our rule on having to wear Urban Dare shirts. If you have team costumes/uniforms, you may wear those. Otherwise, you must wear the Urban Dare shirts, which you will receive at check-in. We will have a $50 prize for the best costume.

You should bring a cell phone and a digital camera to show your pictures at the end of the race. A cell phone camera will work. Maps are also handy and you should have someone to call to help look up clues. I also recommend a pen or pencil to take notes.

Urban Dare, www.urbandare.com, is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares.

Once you are out of the starting blocks, you will pick up your clue sheets and be on your way. You can call friends as much as you want for help on clues. For the checkpoints that mention a dare, you must check in with the Urban Dare official, accomplish your task, and get your passport stamped before moving on. On checkpoints that mention a photo, you must get a photo with both team members to show you were both there.

This is a team race. You must be together throughout the race. You may walk, run or use public transportation to get to checkpoints.

At checkpoints with dares, you must accomplish a task and get your passport stamped to move on to the next checkpoint. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not bugs).

We expect the winners will finish the race in about 2 hours and most of you will finish under 4 hours. We are working to provide a fun-filled day for you, while providing some good challenges.

We now have a family division. I've always allowed kids to race with their parents, but never made an official division. Family divisions can be three or four people and must have one person 16 or under.

See you at the race.

Super Dare Winners

Congratulations to Andy Almonte & Tyler Runner of the Nads for winning the 2011 Super Dare and taking home the $5000 prize.

Second place went to Chris Campin & Paul Kim of the San Diego Urban Dare Superstars, and third place honors went to Michael Brill & Matthew Bell of Big Green Returns.

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated this weekend.

We will come out with a venue and a date soon for the 2012 Super Dare.

Urban Dare Austin Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in Urban Dare Austin.

Congratulations to Paula Anne Spencer & Dacia Branch for winning in a time of 1:56:54.

Second place went to Super Moms - Wendy Carnegie & Amy Zeiner. April Musgrove & Blake McGregor took third.

All in all it was a great day of racing.

Here are the top 5 finishers:

1:56:54 - Paula Anne Spencer & Dacia Branch
2:04:23 - Amy Zeinner & Wendy Carnegie - SuperMoms
2:07:49 - April Musgrove & Blake McGregor - Blapril
2:07:58 - Betsy Tieman & Chris Lalich - Gimps, Not Wimps
2:10:16 - Kristi Mills-Jurach & James Jurach - Texasparagus

Thank you for everyone who participated in Urban Dare South Beach 2011.

Congratulations go out to Gene Sulzberger and Eric Sulzberger who finished in a time of 1:10:55 after subtracting 10 minutes for successfully finding the Apple bonus.

Second place went to Christiana Serle and Tracy Towle-Humphrey with third place honors going to Aaron Gillego and James Besteman.

Special kudos go out to Joel and Sonia Davis who, while accompanied by five month old Lydia, correctly finished all the clues and even managed to get the Apple bonus. Three diapers and two feedings later, Lydia more than qualified as our trooper of the day.

We will be back next year on the last Saturday in February.

Here are the top 5 teams for Urban Dare – South Beach 2011

1) Gene Sulzberger and Eric Sulzberger 1:10:55
2) Christiana Serle and Tracy Towle-Humphrey 1:12:32
3) Aaron Gillego and James Besteman 1:14:24
4) Corey Walton and Jeff Talbot 1:28:23
5) Jenny Blanco and Melissa Martinez 1:35:58

Urban Dare South Beach - Sunday, Feb 27

Urban Dare South Beach will start next to the Art Deco Welcome Center in the park at Ocean Drive and 10th St. We will begin checking people in at 10:00 am and the race will start at Noon.

This year we are relaxing our rule on having to wear Urban Dare shirts. If you have team costumes/uniforms, you may wear those. Otherwise, you must wear the Urban Dare shirts, which you will receive at check-in. We will have a $50 prize for the best costume.

You should bring a cell phone and a digital camera to show your pictures at the end of the race. A cell phone camera will work. Maps are also handy and you should have someone to call to help look up clues. I also recommend a pen or pencil to take notes.

Urban Dare, www.urbandare.com, is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares.

Once you are out of the starting blocks, you will pick up your clue sheets and be on your way. You can call friends as much as you want for help on clues. For the checkpoints that mention a dare, you must check in with the Urban Dare official, accomplish your task, and get your passport stamped before moving on. On checkpoints that mention a photo, you must get a photo with both team members to show you were both there.

This is a team race. You must be together throughout the race. You may walk, run or use public transportation to get to checkpoints.

At checkpoints with dares, you must accomplish a task and get your passport stamped to move on to the next checkpoint. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not bugs).

We expect the winners will finish the race in about 2 hours and most of you will finish under 4 hours. We are working to provide a fun-filled day for you, while providing some good challenges.

We now have a family division. I've always allowed kids to race with their parents, but never made an official division. Family divisions can be three or four people and must have one person 16 or under.

See you at the race.

January Sale

All 2011 races are now on sale for $80 per team of 2. This price is good through the end of January. Buy now at this bargain rate.

We will kickoff the 2011 race season with Urban Dare South Beach on Sunday, February 27. We'll get started right by next to the Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th St.

We're looking forward to a great year of racing.

Super Dare - March 12 & 13 - $5000 Prize

Super Dare will take place in Pasadena, CA on March 12 & 13. Super Dare is a 2-day fun-filled challenge. Beginning at Noon Saturday, we will provide a variety of mental, physical, and just plain mess with you challenges. The awards ceremony will be on Sunday afternoon where the winner will receive $5,000.

Super Dare will be a 3-stager race. Saturday will feature a trivia quiz and an Urban Dare style obstacle course complete with puzzles and other challenges. the final stage on Sunday will have a race format similar to a regular Urban Dare.

The awards ceremony and presentation of the $5,000 check will take place at 3:00pm on Sunday.

All teams that finished in the top 5 in 2010 Urban Dare races are automatic qualifiers for Super Dare. Automatic qualifiers must still register. You should click on Super Dare and use the comp code - top5 - when you register. The price for all other teams is $100 per person. We look forward to hosting a 2-day event.

See you at the races.

Urban Dare Fort Worth Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in Urban Dare Fort Worth.

Congratulations to Sarah Paxson & Nestor Salvado for finishing in a time of 1:13:27.

Second place went to Vaughn & Rex Williamson. Third place was a tie between a whole bunch of Habenichts - Lindsey & Tim, and Elyse & Daniel.

I learned a long time ago that sometimes there is more than one correct answer to a clue. When I designed the race I found the POW/MIA Memorial in front of the county courthouse downtown, and the Love Shack on 7th Street about 5 blocks from the start. Most teams went to these two locations. Others went to the POW/MIA Memorial at the Botanic Gardens, and some went to the Love Shack near the stockyards. These were also correct, but it lengthened the race.

Here are the top 5 teams of Urban Dare Fort Worth:

1:13:27 - Sarah Paxson & Nestor Salvado - Gatigos
1:25:27 - Vaughn Williamson & Rex Williamson - Big Old Dogs
1:29:08 - Lindsey Habenicht & Tim Habenicht
1:29:08 - Elyse Habenicht & Daniel Habenicht - Habernators
1:32:10 - Ken Lentz & Crystal Lentz - Tent Poppers

Urban Dare Fort Worth - Sat, Dec 4

Urban Dare Fort Worth will start and finish at the Magnolia Motor Lounge at 3005 Morton St. We will begin checking people in at 10:00 am and the race will start at Noon.

This year we are relaxing our rule on having to wear Urban Dare shirts. If you have team costumes/uniforms, you may wear those. Otherwise, you must wear the Urban Dare shirts, which you will receive at check-in. We will have a $50 prize for the best costume.

You should bring a cell phone and a digital camera to show your pictures at the end of the race. A cell phone camera will work. Maps are also handy and you should have someone to call to help look up clues. I also recommend a pen or pencil to take notes.

Urban Dare, www.urbandare.com, is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares.

Once you are out of the starting blocks, you will pick up your clue sheets and be on your way. You can call friends as much as you want for help on clues. For the checkpoints that mention a dare, you must check in with the Urban Dare official, accomplish your task, and get your passport stamped before moving on. On checkpoints that mention a photo, you must get a photo with both team members to show you were both there.

This is a team race. You must be together throughout the race. You may walk, run or use public transportation to get to checkpoints.

At checkpoints with dares, you must accomplish a task and get your passport stamped to move on to the next checkpoint. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not bugs).

We expect the winners will finish the race in about 2 hours and most of you will finish under 4 hours. We are working to provide a fun-filled day for you, while providing some good challenges.

We now have a family division. I've always allowed kids to race with their parents, but never made an official division. Family divisions can be three or four people and must have one person 16 or under.

See you at the race.

Urban Dare Houston Winners

Urban Dare Houston - Sat, Nov 20

Urban Dare Houston will start and finish at the Maple Leaf Pub at 514 Engle St. We will begin checking people in at 11:00 am and the race will start at Noon.

This year we are relaxing our rule on having to wear Urban Dare shirts. If you have team costumes/uniforms, you may wear those. Otherwise, you must wear the Urban Dare shirts, which you will receive at check-in. We will have a $50 prize for the best costume.

You should bring a cell phone and a digital camera to show your pictures at the end of the race. A cell phone camera will work. Maps are also handy and you should have someone to call to help look up clues. I also recommend a pen or pencil to take notes.

Urban Dare, www.urbandare.com, is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares.

Once you are out of the starting blocks, you will pick up your clue sheets and be on your way. You can call friends as much as you want for help on clues. For the checkpoints that mention a dare, you must check in with the Urban Dare official, accomplish your task, and get your passport stamped before moving on. On checkpoints that mention a photo, you must get a photo with both team members to show you were both there.

This is a team race. You must be together throughout the race. You may walk, run or use public transportation to get to checkpoints.

At checkpoints with dares, you must accomplish a task and get your passport stamped to move on to the next checkpoint. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not bugs).

We expect the winners will finish the race in about 2 hours and most of you will finish under 4 hours. We are working to provide a fun-filled day for you, while providing some good challenges.

We now have a family division. I've always allowed kids to race with their parents, but never made an official division. Family divisions can be three or four people and must have one person 16 or under.

See you at the race.

Urban Dare Austin by Bike Winners

Thank you to everyone who participate in Urban Dare Austin by bike.

Congratulations to Sheila Torres-Blank & Sheila Reiter for finishing in a time of 1:03:00.

Mary Beer & Kristi Koellner came in second and third place went to Gregory Fox & Fred Fox.

Here are the top 5 finishers of Urban Dare Austin by Bike:

1:03:00 - Sheila Torres-Blank & Sheila Reiter - Sheila Squared
1:14:19 - Mary Beer & Kristi Koellner - Happy Birthday Kristi!
1:20:43 - Gregory Fox & Fred Fox - Fox
1:26:19 - Chris Miller & John Mallach - Dumb & Dumber
1:27:42 - Jack Goodman & Ursula Hammes

Urban Dare Orlando Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in Urban Dare Orlando.

Congratulations to Kimberly Henry & Raquel Torres who won with a time of 1:29:11.

Michael Garvey & Lisa Beckman placed second and Gray & Drew Hill took third place honors.

Special kudos to Suzanne Clark who successfully completed all checkpoints in her wheelchair, along with her partner Yida Catala.

Here are the top 5 finishers of Urban Dare Orlando:

1:29:11 - Kimberly Henry & Raquel Torres - Fry My Butter
1:40:14 - Michael Garvey & Lisa Beckman - Team Garman
1:53:11 - gray hill & Drew Hill - Team Hill
1:54:11 - Bill Cail & Danny Manganiello - Shenanigans
1:58:22 - Daren Hill & Adrianna Jimerson - Andrew

Thank you to everyone who competed in Urban Dare Philadelphia.

Congratulations to our winners Ed Wagner and Nicholas Ventrola who finished only seven seconds ahead of the second place team of William Bodenschatz and LeeAnn Tanaku (Official time difference is 5 minutes and 7 seconds after bonus’s). Third place went to Chris Goodwin and Kim Goodwin.

Special thank you to Chris Goodwin and Ed Wagner for the fabulous photos. Not everything went as planned due to the Independence Hall Clock Scaffolding but it was great to see all of the teams go with the flow.

Even though the Phillies lost later that night, I was inspired by all of the Roy Halladay Jersey photos especially the two teams who took a picture of a dog wearing the Jersey. I should have made an executive decision and given an extra bonus for that.

Here are the top five finishers for Urban Dare Philadelphia:

1:30:00 Ed Wagner and Nicholas Ventrola - Clubedventures
1:35:07 William Bodenschatz and LeeAnn Tanaku
1:46:00 Chris Goodwin and Kim Goodwin -Team Shannon
1:50:42 Sara Dinardo and Brian Germain
1:53:01 Lauren Krug and Zach Guren

Urban Dare Nashville Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in Urban Dare Nashville.

Congratulations to Lisa Gracey & Hugh Gracey for finishing first in a time of 1:21:38.

Second place went to Elizabeth Fedor & Chris Hancock of Da Bears. Rachel Lippert & Dario Gutierrez came in third.

Here are the top 5 teams of Urban Dare Nashville:

1:21:38 - Lisa Gracey & Hugh Gracey
1:22:23 - Elizabeth Fedor & Chris Hancock - Da Bears
1:23:51 - Rachel Lippert & Dario Gutierrez - The Knockouts
1:29:15 - Alex Naser & Neil Konouchi - "Steve Holt"
1:33:45 - Jacqueline R Stammen & John French - Arctics

Urban Dare Atlanta top 3

Urban Dare Nashville - Sunday, Oct 17

Urban Dare Nashville will start and finish at Dan McGuinness Irish Pub at 1538 Demonbreun St.

Due to the large number of registrants, we will begin registration at 10:00 am.

This year we are relaxing our rule on having to wear Urban Dare shirts. If you have team costumes/uniforms, you may wear those. Otherwise, you must wear the Urban Dare shirts, which you will receive at check-in. We will have a $50 prize for the best costume.

You should bring a cell phone and a digital camera to show your pictures at the end of the race. A cell phone camera will work. Maps are also handy and you should have someone to call to help look up clues. I also recommend a pen or pencil to take notes.

Urban Dare, www.urbandare.com, is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares.

Once you are out of the starting blocks, you will pick up your clue sheets and be on your way. You can call friends as much as you want for help on clues. For the checkpoints that mention a dare, you must check in with the Urban Dare official, accomplish your task, and get your passport stamped before moving on. On checkpoints that mention a photo, you must get a photo with both team members to show you were both there.

This is a team race. You must be together throughout the race. You may walk, run or use public transportation to get to checkpoints.

At checkpoints with dares, you must accomplish a task and get your passport stamped to move on to the next checkpoint. Dares range from throwing a bulls-eye, doing a climbing wall, completing a puzzle or eating something (things people like, not bugs).

We expect the winners will finish the race in about 2 hours and most of you will finish under 4 hours. We are working to provide a fun-filled day for you, while providing some good challenges.

We now have a family division. I've always allowed kids to race with their parents, but never made an official division. Family divisions can be three or four people and must have one person 16 or under.

See you at the race.

Urban Dare Charlotte Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in Urban Dare Charlotte.

Congratulations to Kristen Galli & Adam Lawrence of Cool Runnings! for winning in a time of 1:31:17.

Megan & Nathan King were the first in to the finish, but took a 2:00 minute penalty for getting their picture with a taxi instead of the taxi sign. Almost half the teams in the race took this penalty.

Third place honors went to Sonja Jones & Timmy Ender.

Here are the top 5 finishers of Urban Dare Charlotte.

1:31:17 - Kristen Galli & Adam Lawrence - Cool Runnings!
1:33:06 - Megan King & Nathan King - Queen City Kings
1:40:58 - Sonja Jones & Timmy Ender
1:46:56 - Jeff Smith & Brittany Smith - Mr. & Mrs. Smith
1:50:01 - Ed Sause & Lindsay Nelson - Team Octoberfest!