Urban Dare Pittsburgh

Thank you to everyone who participated in Urban Dare Pittsburgh.

Andrew Moss & Michelle Yanefski were the first one's in to the finish. As we were getting ready to check their photos we glanced at their passport and told them they were missing a stamp from one of the dares. Fortunately for them, it was the closest checkpoint to the finish. They went back out, completed their dare, and still came back before everyone else. Congratulations on a fine race.

Amy & Katie Jones came in second and third place honors went to Adam Myers & Julie Sfanos.

The 3 French Hens were winners of the family division, and fourth place over all. Right on their heels were the 2 Turtle Doves. The other 10 days of Christmas failed to enter the race.

When I was setting up the race, I figured I would have racers get a picture of 6 people in Steelers garb for a 5 minute bonus. Then I heard on the radio that they were doing fan appreciation at Heinz Stadium on race day. I already had one checkpoint across the street, so I changed this to a 15 minute bonus for getting 11 people in Steelers garb lined up like they were ready to take the snap. Most teams got this pic. Nice!

I'm looking forward to coming back next year.

Here are the top 5 finishers:

1:43:02 - Andrew Moss & Michelle Yanefski - obregon
1:49:29 - Amy Jones & Katie Jones - The Jones Girls
1:51:50 - Adam Myers & Julie Sfanos - Sam Young for Mayor
2:04:13 - Cathy Bruno, Stacy Bruno & Clio Begnal - 3 French Hens
2:04:36 - Shelley Bruno & Thomas Humphries - Two Turtle Doves

Urban Dare DC Winners

Congratulations to Francoise Galleto & David Brown for finishing first in Urban Dare DC with a time of 2:02:18. They're starting to get ready for Super Dare next February.

The 2nd through 5th place finishers get their Super Dare registration fees paid, but must pay for their Royal Caribbean cruise fees. Click here for more info on Super Dare.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the DC race. I had a great time hanging with you.

2:02:18 - Francoise Galleto & David Brown - Team SWINTON
2:17:49 - Steve Alexander & Giacomo Abrusci - Italian Stallions
2:18:35 - Travis Langenkamp & Tanya Langenkamp - SoBe Sibs
2:21:18 - Jon Caley & Randy Gellman - Rusty Trombones
2:34:19 - Mark Davis & Margaret Shephard - Dirty Deed & the Thunder Kiss

Urban Dare DC - Sat, Apr 18

Urban Dare DC begins Saturday April 18 at Noon. The race will begin and end at McFaddens at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Check-in will begin at 11:00am and will be taking registration up to the start of the race. Proceed from the race will go towards the fight against breast cancer.

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. There will also be a $50 prize for the best photo from the race. 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 race.

Kevin Keefe

Urban Dare Atlanta Winners

Here are the top three winning teams for Urban Dare Atlanta.

2:49:08 - Andria Deaguero & Alison Hirsch - Pink Ladies
3:08:35 - Louis Sisneros & Josh Hor
3:09:50 - Dave and Lisa Henry - Team Henry

Urban Dare Santa Barbara Winners

Atlanta & Santa Barbara races on Sat, Apr 4

We have a doubleheader this Saturday with races in Atlanta and in Santa Barbara.

The Atlanta race starts and ends at the Midtown Tavern at 554 Piedmont Ave NE. Check-in begins at 11 and the race starts at Noon.

The Santa Barbara race starts and ends at Sharkeez at 416 State St. Check-in begins at 11 and the race starts at Noon.

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. 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 race.