In the fastest GUR in our history, teams zipped through Portland's streets with team PDXpress (Craig Rice and Dave Landreth) finishing in 59 minutes.
We're already looking forward to returning to Beertown in 2009!
Portland participants say...
"So awesome - well put together, well-organized, we had a great time!"
"What a wonderful event! Thanks for an amazingly fun Saturday!"
"It was a great adventure and allowed us to pretend like we were actually doing the "Amazing Race!!""
"Something I will remember for a long time!"
"It was an awesome experience for it being our first one. We're already looking into traveling to other cities to do it!"
"Second race within two months. Couldn't imagine a better way to spend an afternoon."
"I've told almost everyone I know about the fun we had."
"A fantastic experience! What a cool idea :)"
"We had a great time!! Excellent job with the clues and impressive organization."
"This was our second one, Seattle was our first. The second time was even better than the first. We are hooked."
"One of the most fun activities I have participated in with my husband."
"It was a blast! We laughed all through the race."
"First time I've done anything like this and I would easily do it again."
"This was a blast. What a great way to see the city."
"Absolutely the most fun in a long time!"
"We had a wonderful time, next year we'll come sans children and in costume! ;)"
"You guys did a great job with the event. My sister and I have decided to make this an annual tradition, so you better keep coming back to P-town!"
"Keep them coming! We loved it. Keep them on Saturdays."
"I have already told family and friends to check out your website and look forward to the races next year. Great Job with this event."
"Very well organized. Great staff members. Truly just a ton of fun! Thanks!"
"Overall, a great experience!!!! Thanks!"
"The race was tons of fun and a great experience!"
"It was totally fun. We wish there were more eating and drinking stops...ie beer.."
"It was amazing and so much fun. I'm *not* a runner, but my wife talked me into the GUR, and it worked out so well, we had a great time together, and are trying to figure out how many cities we can race in next year! Thanks for the amazing research and preparation!"
"We'll definitely be signing up again next year!"
Champion's Interview (PDXpress - Dave Landreth and Craig Rice):
What was your race strategy?
Start uphill. Save the downhill clues for after the food clues.
Did you study anything before the race?
I got up early to check out the start time. That was my research.
Did you have any arguments?
Dave - no. Craig - yes.
How do you know each other?
We play video games together and are in the same 12 step program.
Which clue did you do first? Why?
Cupcake. It was one of the first clues we deciphered and knew it could be paired with the Made In Oregon stop.
Do you have any secrets for your success?
Pudding.
Results:
* denotes team qualifies to compete in Nationals
** denotes team qualifies to compete in Nationals and will receive free entry
^ denotes team competed in Family Division
# denotes team received a penalty
**1. PDXpress (0:59) – Dave Landreth and Craig Rice
**2. Two Bulls (1:03) – Roy Retlin and Dannel Christian
**3. Enter Name Here (1:14) – JR Hinds and Pascal Schuback
*4. Garmin Chipotle (1:15) – Ross Segelken and Kelli Caldwell
*5. Vestntracey (1:22) – Tracy Granda and Vest Henry
*6. Ducks N ‘Nucks (1:23) – Jeri Mandel and Paul Primerano
*7. Chateneau du Pops (1:23) – Greg Bunnell and Mike Webb
*7. Thrillseekers (1:24) - Wendy Gorton and Nathan Weaver
*8. Allen Adventures (1:25) – Kris Allen and Owen Allen
*9. Uncle Funk (1:26) – Ian Harnish and Andrew Harnish
*10. Mountain View Mammas (1:27) – Karen Moreland and Alexa Morris
*11. Nubile Nurses (1:28) – Julie Bergenser and Sara Ryan
*12. The Sunflower Samurai (1:28) – Michael Liu and Svetlana Kachan
*13. Viking Vixens (1:33) – Haley Holmes and Becky Sanchez
*14. Team Leo (1:34) – Staci Wendt and Jennifer VanDuker
*15. Bad Monkeys (1:35) – Jeremy Smith and Sara Penner
*16. Better Late Than Never (1:35) – Jeff Sherwood and Heather Sherwood
*17. We’re Back…Troop 360 and a Side of Brownies (1:37) – Lisa Summers and Sally Otton
*18. Are We There Yet? (1:39) – Janette Grassman and Kevin Grassman
*20. Asqrd (1:40) – Andrew Owings and Amanda Owings
*21. Saving Silverman and Little Miss Sunshine (1:41) – Brandon Angelo and Nicci Wollam
*22. Flying Monkies (1:43) – Ron Shipman and Walter Shipman
*23. Team Letts (1:46) – John Letts and JC Letts
*24. KSRW (1:46) – Karen Scholte and Ron Wantland
*25. The Kissing Bandits (1:46) – Aretina Trepczyk and Elizabeth Austin
*26. Mattilas (1:46) – Mathew Mattila and Audra Mattila
*27. The Proletariats (1:47) – Megan Futrell and Eryn Slack
*28. Maximum Awesomeness (1:47) – Bryce Polovnikoff and John Box
*29. Whipped Team (1:48) – Jacqui Brock and Liz Kerr
*30. Killer Rainbows (1:48) – Dan Shaw and Zac Strode
*31. Princes of Pudding (1:51) – Aaron Grimmer and Brian Thaut
*32. The Special Sauce (1:51) – Michelle Morris and Emily Dziedzic
*33. Twisted Sisters (1:51) – Diana Kirkpatrick and Robin Clarke
*33. The Chevy Chase Experience (1:52) – Ryan Baxter and Steven Grayson
*#34. Ordinary Average Guys (1:54) – Tom Carroll and Glenn Irwin
*35. Team GURlyy (1:54) – Kevin Moore and Tiffany Slottke
*36. Finch Street Flyers (1:54) – Warren Nickerson and Katherine Lewis
*36 Coughing It (1:54) – Jennifer Cullison and William Gardner
*37. Carmaggie (1:55) – Maggie Lyman and Carmen Jones
*38. Mellow Arrow (1:55) – Melissa O’Brien and Amanda Sevits
*39. Sisterchicks (1:56) – Chandra Bates and Tina Hale
*40. Bubble Trouble (1:56) – Steven Billings and Sara Winterfeld
*41. The Zach Attack (1:56) – David Goldwyn and Tiffany Goldwyn
*42. TwoMatos (1:57) – Gretchen Honan and Thea Matos
44. Dos Primos Perdidos (1:57) – Skip Offenhauser and Patrick Dowling
45. The Teacher’s Pets (1:58) – Casey Mandell and Bob Julian
46. Bradley-Watson (1:58) – Amanda Watson and Emma Bradley
47. The Reactionaries (1:58) – Heather Bryant and Mike Segura
48. Ditzy Dames (1:59) – Loan Retchless and Sandra Halford
49. Cheeseless! (1:59) – Pamela Jaynes and Christy Haynes
50. Tacoma Aroma (1:59) – Nicole Bavo and Kyle Meidell
51. Wondrously Lost (2:00) – Kimberly Dinan and Brian Patton
52. Team Steelehead (2:00) – Jennifer Steele and Penny Steele
53. Row Mates (2:01) – Pam Turner and Bob Turner
54. Jenny and Bill (2:01) – William Copland and Jenny Hagen
55. Team Sasquatch (2:01) – Sawiga (Annie) Tonsiengsom and Bradley Mosher
56. Anderotta Sage Monkeys (2:01) – Jennifer Anderson and Joel Anderson
57. Top Gun (2:01) – Jenny Sobotta and Eric Sobotta
59. Scoutastic (2:02) – Charles Burdick and Brian Jaynes
60. The Zonies (2:02) – Lauren Bailey and Sandy Dolson
60. The Terminators (2:02) – Louise Burgess and Jaison Gustafson
61. Team H.A.M. (2:04) – Heidi Kearney and AnneMarie Schroeder
62. 503 Natives (2:06) – Gary Maass and Josh Reed
63. Team Mortimer (2:06) – Adam Page and Jeremy Rover
64. The Incredibles (2:06) – Jennifer Miller and Melissa Falcone
65. Sawyer (2:07) – Theresa Sawyer and Jon Sawyer
66. Wildcat Warriors (2:07) – Neil Kidner and Angela Karst
67. Team Too Hot To Handle (2:08) – Katrina Jensen and Jason Miller
68. Keep Your Fingers Crossed! (2:12) – Natalie Kardol and Shannon Southall
69. Lee Team (2:15) – Jennifer Lee and Shane Lee
70. Thrill Sekers (2:18) – Renee Seker and Mark Seker
71. The World Wide Webbers (2:18) – Hannah Webber and Mike Webber
72. The Skallywagz (2:20) – Don McIlmoil and Sean Kearns
73. Monkey Love (2:21) – Tammie Cresto and Aidan Gronauer
74. Team ALOHA (2:22) – Verna Salting and Kai Agustin
75. Team Us (2:23) – Michelle Wildman and Zach Bayer
76. The Lockes (2:25) – Karen Locke and David Locke
77. Miller High Life (2:25) – Teresa Miller and Kimberly Miller
78. Corporate Zombies (2:25) – Tania Hess and Amanda Magnuson
79. Dumb and Blonder (2:27) – Sharon Devane and Kelly Davidson
80. Otter Nots (2:28) – Wajma Niazi and Timothy Dubois
81. Team Fous (2:29) – Ethan Foushee and Katie Foushee
82. Tortoise Shell (2:29) – Leah Robbins and Gretchen Nagely
83. Bees Knees (2:30) – Lauren Russell and Simon Walter-Hansen
84. Omgwtfbbq (2:31) – Adam Misenheimer and David Biastock
85. The ROUSs (2:31) – Jennifer Bargar and Erich Bargar
86. Toe Jame (2:33) – Allyn Toering and Rick Johns
87. Rainforest Runners (2:34) – Carren Timm and Debbi Felten
88. #V&M (2:34) – Martha Jarrard and Veronica Allbritton
89. Running in Faith (2:36) – Julie Berg and Tim Berg
90. ^Super Sunders (2:39) – Koushalah Sunder and Amalan Sunder
91. Ram-bonitas (2:39) – Kelly Henry and Deanna Cintas
92. Five Eyes (2:46) – Rachel Bieber and Michelle Olson
93. Team URBAD (2:48) – Mike Rand and Christina Masters
94. Team Baca (2:52) – Bob Baca and Daniellesweetushy Baca
95. K&K (2:54) – Rosemary Hoshino and Richard Laws
96. Team USA (2:55) – Jessica McKinnon and Richard Olson
97. Dauer Power (2:58) – Jenny Dauer and Joseph Dauer
98. Wild Rice (2:59) – Melissa Rice and Christopher Rice
99. Team Ross (2:59) – Kelley Ross and Scott Ross
100. Javacrewgirls (3:00) – Mindy Browncummings and Emily Holland
101. Ryan & Andy (3:00) – Ryan Rudge and Andy Owens
102. Fishing for Turkey (3:04) – Brandy L’Roy and Joe Rogers
103. Skinny Butts (3:17) – Jennifer Shuyler and Steven Shuyler
104. Wicked Enigma (3:18) – Stacy Coplin and Trina Harrison
105. Your Team Name Here (3:24) – Maggie King and Bill Martin
106. Bungalow Bread Team (3:32) – Kristine Parker and Garrett Parker
107. Chicken Pox (3:33) – Summy To and John Schreiber
108. The Mad Cows (3:33) – Kathryn Schade and Jessie Swimeley
109. Lemonheads (3:34) – Susan Lato and Erik Hilsdale
111. The Usual Suspects (3:45) – Lee Bautista and Amanda Bautista
112. ^Peace & Quiet (3:48) – Tina Miller, Matthew Cox and Joshua Miller
113. City Kitties (3:49) – Cari Smith and Rachel Psachos
114. FUBAR (3:51) – Gary Hicks and Patrick Richards
115. SNAFU (3:51) – Ben Gallo and Jacki Gallo
116. Snufulufagus n Us (5:00) – Kyle Rand and Bill Schmidt
117. Frankly Funny (5:00) – Frank Donaldson and Kathy Donaldson
118. Have Another (5:00) – Shelly Kingston and Beth Robinson
119. Dayley (5:00) – Greta Dayle, Sarah Waddoups and Keagan Dayley
120. Cheeseburger Girls (5:00) – Heather Winters and Katie Hanson