Race Around the World – Official Rules & Guidelines

Self-Guided Urban Adventure | Student Fee: £15 | Adult Fee: £20 |  Ages 15+ | Start: Tower Hill | £100 Prize

Welcome to the official Rules and Guidelines page for the Race Around the World – London Challenge. This event is a self-guided, clue-based urban race designed for participants aged 15 and over, testing your navigation, teamwork, and creativity without the help of technology.

This version replaces previous formats involving supervision, public transport, or race kits – this is lean, exciting, and entirely up to you and your team.

🎯 Simplified Race Plan

• Theme: Urban adventure challenge through London
  
  

• Start Point: Tower Hill Station
  
  

• Checkpoints: Locations given at the start of the race
  
  

• End Point: Will be disclosed on the day
  
  

• Start Time: 10:00 AM sharp
  
  

• Prize: 🥇 £100 Cash to the winning team (based on 10 participants)
  
  

🛠️ Planning and Logistics

✅ Route Format

• Participants are given paper maps and the locations of the checkpoints at the starting point.
  
  

• The paper maps can be used to navigate your way to each checkpoint.
  
  

• After reaching and taking a photograph of each checkpoint, participants will make their way to the final checkpoint.
  
  

• Public transport is permitted.
  
  

✅ Teams

• Participants may join solo or in teams of 2–4
  
  

• This event is unsupervised – you are responsible for your own decisions and safety
  
  

⏱️ Timing & Staggering (Optional Use)

While the winner is primarily based on first to finish, here’s a sample timing format if staggered timing is used for fun or fairness:

Example Checkpoint Progression

Checkpoint

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Start (Tower Hill)

10:00 AM

10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Checkpoint 1

10:50 AM

11:05 AM

11:20 AM

Checkpoint 2

12:00 PM

12:20 PM

12:40 PM

Checkpoint 3

1:20 PM

1:40 PM

2:00 PM

Final Destination

3:00 PM

3:20 PM

3:40 PM

💷 Entry Fees

• £15 – Students
  
  

• £20 – Adults
  
  

• Payable on the day of the race
  
  

• Includes eligibility for prize and admin coverage
  
  

🏆 Prize Structure

• 🥇 £100 Winning Team Takes All
  
  (Based on 10 participants; prize may adjust slightly with final numbers to maintain sustainability)
  
  

📵 Phone Use Policy – Emergency Only

Phones may be carried but must not be used for any assistance during the race.

✅ Allowed:

• Emergencies only
  
  

• Checking time
  
  

• Approved photos at finish line
  
  

❌ Strictly Not Allowed:

• Google Maps, Apple Maps, Citymapper
  
  

• Internet searches or browser use
  
  

• Messaging, social media, or calls for help
  
  

Violation results in time penalties or disqualification.

🚫 Penalty System

Violation Count

Penalty

First

15-minute time penalty

Second

30-minute penalty or forfeit

Third

Disqualification

🎒 What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
  
  

• Weather-appropriate clothing
  
  

• A charged phone (for emergencies only)
  
  

• Water bottle
  
  

• Optional: notepad/pen for solving clues
  
  

📍 On the Day – Execution Plan

Start Line

• Meet at Tower Hill Station by 9:45 AM
  
  

• Race briefing and distribution of clue sheets at 10:00 AM
  
  

Checkpoints

• Reach each location using your navigation skills
  
  

• Record your arrival time if instructed (self-reported or spot-checked)
  
  

• No staff will be placed at checkpoints — this is self-managed
  
  

Finish Line

• First to arrive at the final destination and confirm with the organizer wins
  
  

• A short closing gathering and prize handover will take place
  
  

🧠 Strategy Tips

• Plan each journey between checkpoints before moving
  
  

• Avoid backtracking — think through your navigation
  
  

• Stay alert for misdirection
  
  

🎉 After the Race

• Receive a certificate of participation
  
  

• Optional group photo at the finish
  
  

• Feedback form will be shared to improve future races
  
  

• Highlights may be shared via our website or social media
  
  

📩 Contact & Registration

• Register at: https://sites.google.com/view/racearoundtheworld/home
  
  

• Email: racearoundtheworlduk@gmail.com
  
  

• Payment: In person, on the day (Students £15 / Adults £20)