The Great America Race
August 10 - August 17, 2012
The greatest treasure hunt ever created awaits. If you have been wanting to do something extraordinary with your life, this is your chance. Become part of American history. Live the adventure: Ravenchase is pleased to announce the Great America Race! It's the longest, most brain-twisting, heart-pumping, flawless game ever designed!
Eight days in seven states filled with brilliant clues, adversaries, codes, ciphers, actors planted around every corner and an adventure you can tell your grandkids about.
If you think you have what it takes to crack the codes, beat your opponents, and win the prize, this is the game for you. See the beauty of America while undertaking the greatest challenge of your life. The Great America Race is open to the public. Reservations are required. Sign up today!
Can't run the whole race? No problem! You can still be part of the fun -- sign up for one or more individual legs of the race.
Entire Race
- Each player must pay an entry fee of $400 dollars for the entire game. Hotel, food, transportation costs, etc are NOT included. The $400 dollar fee covers, set up, insurance management costs and event materials
Register for the entire race now:
Individual Legs of the Race
- If you don't think you can play the entire game, but would love to play for a part, you can sign up for one or more individual legs of the race. Each leg of the race costs $60 per player. If you would like to participate for only certain legs, use the appropriate Buy button below.
Race legs and the course include the following:
Race Leg |
Date |
Start Location |
End Location |
Optional Meet & Greet |
August 10 |
Washington, DC |
Washington, DC |
Leg 1 |
August 11 |
Washington, DC |
Washington,DC
Buy this leg only |
Leg 2 |
August 12 |
Washington, DC |
Baltimore, MD
Buy this leg only |
Leg 3 |
August 13 |
Baltimore, MD |
Philadelphia, PA
Buy this leg only |
Leg 4 |
August 14 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Princeton, NJ
Buy this leg only |
Leg 5 |
August 15 |
Princeton, NJ |
Manhattan via Ferry
Buy this leg only |
Leg 6 |
August 16 |
Manhattan |
Boston, MA
Buy this leg only |
Leg 7 - Final Leg |
August 17 |
Boston, MA |
Boston, MA
Buy this leg only |
Game Details
- Hotel blocks will be announced soon.We will provide hotel information. It is up to you to secure your reservations. You are free to choose from the hotels we list or pick your own.
- Teams may be as small as two and as large as eight.
- All team members must travel together.
- The race must be done by car, train, motorcycle, bus or boat. Airplane travel is not permitted.
- The race runs every day rain or shine.
- The race will begin each day at 9:00 a.m.
- Team times will be accumulated from start to finish each day and tabulated at the end. Clues or tasks which remain unsolved at the days end will result in a time penalty against the team.
- Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams.
- The clues will be tough but solvable. Please note, our clues are generally much harder than anything on TV. If you come to play, bring your A game and be ready to be resourceful.
- Every player will be required to sign a liability waiver.
- The event fee is non-refundable. If you drop out of the race prior to July 1, 2012 you may apply your fee to future Ravenchase events. You will have one year from August 10, 2012 to apply the fees to other Ravenchase events. Refunds or credits will not be given after July 15, 2012.
- The race is open to adults only. (We generally end in a bar or pub each night).
- Playtester dates will be announced shortly. If you are interested in play testing the event for us, please contact us!
- More details will be provided in the following weeks. If you have immediate questions, please contact us or call (888) 702-9039.
