FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Race
Q. What will the race be like? Do I have to be athletic to participate?
A. Our 20 challenges will test your skill, wit, and teamwork, but they're appropriate and fun for all ages and fitness levels. You don't have to be an athlete to participate! The ACRES Amazing Race starts at Radio Park Elementary school and finishes across the street at The Rivet's Winter Market.
Q. Do I need to register in advance to compete?
A. Yes. All teams must register online at this website BEFORE November 6. Check out our video tutorial below for a walkthrough on how to register a new team.
Q. How will the challenges be scored?
A. Some of the challenges will be timed, while others are pass/fail. Points will be awarded depending on how you do at each challenge. At the end of the course, the team with the best overall score will be crowned the winner! Prizes for second and third place finishers will also be awarded.
Q. What are the prizes?
A. Our community partners have generously provided loads of great prizes for the top finishers, including:
- Gift Cards to Giant, Weis, and College Gardens
- 2 free rounds of golf and golf cart rental from PSU Golf Course
- Prize baskets from Discovery Space and ACRES Artisans
- Pottery-painting time at 2000 Degrees
Q. Do I need to bring anything with me to the Amazing Race?
A. Just bring your team, appropriate clothing for the weather (some challenges will be outdoors), and a readiness to take on the challenges!
Fundraising
Q. Are teams required to do additional fundraising?
A. No, but it is encouraged, and each team will have a Team Fundraiser automatically generated during registration. This will add your team's fundraiser to our Donate page for everyone to see and contribute to. Although raising funds through this platform is optional, doing so may give your team a boost, as well as the opportunity to win our Grand Prize!
For every $500 your team raises, you will earn the ability to "skip" a challenge with no penalty on the day of the race (up to two skips per team). The team with the highest fundraising total at 4PM on November 6th wins our Grand Prize, so start fundraising right away!
Q. Where do donations to Team Fundraisers go?
A. All donations made to a Team Fundraiser will go directly to The ACRES Project to fund critical programs for adults with autism! Whether you choose to donate to a Team Fundraiser or make an individual donation, all contributions benefit The ACRES Project and will be added to the grand total at the top of the Donate page.
About ACRES
Q. What is the ACRES Project and what will funds be used for?
A. The ACRES Project is a community-supported State College 501(c)(3) nonprofit by adults with autism, for adults with autism! Our innovative programs foster independence, self-advocacy, and job readiness for adults with autism, for whom few other resources exist. ACRES relies on private donations to allow us to provide our services at low or no cost to those who need them. Every cent of your entry fee and fundraising will go directly to The ACRES Project to ensure that it will continue to be there to support our community.
