Make life an adventure.

The Second Annual Great America Race

August 9 - August 16, 2008

Great America Tresure HuntThe 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 Second Annual Great America Race. We learned much on our first race, and have brought these lessons back to create, the longest, brain busting, 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.

Payment Options: You can purchase tickets with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by clicking the "Buy Now" button below and ordering through PayPal. You can also purchase over the phone at (888) 702-9039.

Entire Race


Game Details:

  • Each player must pay an entry fee of $300 dollars for the entire game. Hotel, food, transportation costs, etc are NOT included. The $300 dollar fee covers, set up, insurance management costs and event materials..
  • If you don't think you can play the entire game, but would love to play for a part, you can sign up for individual legs of the race. Each leg of the race costs $50 per player. If you would like to participate for only certain legs use the appropriate buy button below.
  • Hotel Blocks will be announced in the spring of 2008.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.
  • Race Legs and the Course include the following:
    Race Leg
    Date
    Start Location
    End Location
    Optional Meet & Greet
    August 8
    Lexington, VA
    Lexington, VA
    Leg 1
    August 9
    Lexington, VA
    Washington,DC

    Buy this leg only
    Leg 2
    August 10
    Washington, DC
    Baltimore, MD

    Buy this leg only
    Leg 3
    August 11
    Baltimore, MD
    Philadelphia, PA

    Buy this leg only
    Leg 4
    August 12
    Philadelphia, PA
    NJ

    Buy this leg only
    Leg 5
    August 13
    NJ
    Manhattan via Ferry

    Buy this leg only
    Leg 6
    August 14
    Manhattan
    Boston, MA

    Buy this leg only
    Leg 7
    August 15
    Boston, MA
    Marthas Vineyard, MA

    Buy this leg only
    Final Leg
    August 16
    Marthas Vineyard
    Marthas Vineyard
  • 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 July 15, 2008 you may apply your fee to future Ravenchase events. You will have one year from August 8, 2008 to apply the fees to other Ravenchase events. Refunds or credits will not be given after July 15, 2008.
  • 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.