Rules to Race By : The Stumptown Challenge 
1. Teams may not exceed two persons. Solo participants are welcome to run; however, they will not be eligible to collect prizes upon completion of the race.

2. Each team is encouraged to establish an internet support team to assist them throughout the duration of the race. Participants can contact said lifeline via phone or email at any time during the challenge.

3. Registration will be at Jax (826 SW 2nd Ave) from 10:00-10:30 am. If a team is late, it can forfeit participation in the trivia portion but must be registered and ready to depart by 11:00 a.m. Both team members must be present to register and begin the race. Once the last wave of teams has departed, any late-comers will be disqualified.

4. Challengers must be 18 years of age or older unless a parent or guardian accompanies the participant to registration to sign a release. Identification is required.

5. The race is to be completed on foot or via public transportation. You don’t have to run, but you do have to be on foot. If you’re on wheels and it’s not TriMet then it’s cheating. If you see someone cheating, get a picture catching them in the act and they will be disqualified.

6. Teams are required to travel together at all times throughout the course.

7. Teams are required to visit 11 of the 12 checkpoints. The checkpoints can be reached in any order.

8. All teams must return to base in order to complete the challenge. The answers to all trivia and clues will only be provided once the lion’s share of participants has completed the hunt.

9. At each checkpoint participants will be required to photograph themselves alongside the checkpoint itself. Erroneous photos of checkpoints will add 30 minutes each to a team’s final time. The pictures must be decipherable.

10. We are Portlanders…the race will take place, rain or shine!


Misconduct 
If you think it’s cheating… it probably is and you’ll be disqualified! Participants in the Stumptown Challenge may not act in a way that physically impedes the progress or invades the personal space of another. Violations of this rule will result in immediate disqualification of the entire team. Teams will also be disqualified if participants violate laws including, but not limited to, traffic laws.


Tips For Your Trek 
Develop a “Google- savvy” support team and charge your cell phone. You can contact your lifeline at any time during the race for internet support and guidance.

Study up on your Portland facts for the trivia challenge. You might take a glance at the Portland Wikipedia page. Oh, and make sure to know the names and terms of the U.S. Presidents!

www.trimet.org Use it! When you think it may expedite you on your journey, take advantage of the ride and plot your route.

Dress appropriately. Stumptown will provide t-shirts, you provide the rest. Make sure your threads are suited to withstand the elements come rain or shine. We encourage participants to stand out a the crowd, so be creative.

Read the rules… again! Make sure you know them like the back of your hand. Or write them on the back of your hand.

Break in your feet. Participants are not required to run the race. Jogging or even walking is fine by us. Just keep the finish line in mind and prepare to be on your feet for a while.

Remember you are always welcome to stop off at your local internet cafe, or carry a handheld device to assist you. But time is of the essence and the more time you spend moving, the better off you will be.


Sample Clues 
The following clues are meant to give you a taste of what the Stumptown Challenge is all about. Try your luck and jump on in!


The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle. Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of 12 animals. Each animal has a different personality and different characteristics. If you were born on 11/6/1968 you are probably sociable, polite, and dignified. If born on 4/16/1996 you might be
industrious, charming, and eloquent. What animals represent these two personality types and where can you go in Old Town for eclectic objects from around the world?

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This Plaza Blocks sculpture was donated in the 1800’s by a former Portland mayor. It was designed to provide relief to the “dumb animals” (horses) who had few places to water in Stumptown. It seemed only fitting for this particular piece of artwork to be dedicated by the Order of Elks. They refused, though, claiming the sculpture to be a “monstrosity of art.”

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