2017 Street Scramble Bellingham

11/12/2017

90 minutes or 3 hours.

On foot or bike.

Street Scramble is coming to Bellingham for the first time! We are excited to have the start and finish at the Whatcom Family YMCA in downtown Bellingham. We hope you’ll come enjoy discovering Bellingham’s highlights in this fun, active event that the whole family will enjoy!

Results
Registration
Schedule
Directions & Parking
What is it?
What to Wear & Bring
Safety

Results

2017 Results

Registration

	Opening (through 1/31)	Early (through 10/1)	Regular (through 11/10)	Day-of-event registration
ADULT (age 22+)	$19	$22	$26	$30
ADULT on team w/ kid 12/under	$9	$12	$16	$20
YOUTH (age 13-21)	$9	$12	$16	$20
KIDS (age 6-12)	$3	$5	$5	$5
CHILDREN (age 5/under)	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

Registration closes on Friday, November 10, at 11:59pm.

Day-of-event registration is available by cash, card, or check made out to Street Scramble.

Cascade Orienteering Club Discount
*Members of Cascade Orienteering Club may take off $5 by using code COC#member

Schedule

Sunday, November 12th

8:45am – On-site registration opens
10:00am – Map handout

10:30am – Start!

12:00am – 90-minute Finish

12:30pm – 90-minute Awards
1:30pm – 3-hour Finish
2:00pm – 3-hour Awards

Directions & Parking

The start and finish is located at the Whatcom Family YMCA. There is parking located at the back of the Y building or street parking is available (and free) on Sundays.

Whatcom Family YMCA

1256 N State St.

Bellingham, WA 98225

Map & directions

What is it?

What is Street Scramble? It’s an urban adventure that’s fun for runners, walkers, and families! Dozens of checkpoints are marked on a special map and your goal is to find as many as you can within the time limit. Whether you sprint or stroll is up to you! You can participate solo or in teams of 2-5.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Maps are handed out 30 minutes before the race start. Use this time to strategize! Plan which checkpoints you want to find and the route you’ll take to get there. Use highlighters, pens, or pencils to mark your route on the map.
Checkpoints have varying point values, this can affect your strategy!
Checkpoints are worth the tens place of the checkpoint number. (For example, checkpoints #38 is worth 30 points.)
After the race briefing, everyone starts at the same time!
To prove that you visited a checkpoint, you’ll answer a multiple-choice question on an answer sheet. (No guessing. This isn’t a trivia contest and incorrect answers receive a point penalty!)
Do your best to return to the finish on-time and turn in your answer sheet, or risk losing 10 points per minute (or fraction of a minute) that you’re late! This makes for an exciting dash to the finish.

To learn more about how it works, including some strategy tips, visit the First Time? page.

What to Wear & Bring

Wear whatever feels appropriate for the weather and the exertion level you plan. Some participants adventure in their street clothes while others wear breathable running apparel. Whatever you choose to wear, comfortable footwear is essential if you are going out on foot.

Everyone should bring the following:

A watch, so you’ll know when to dash back to the finish
Highlighters or other writing utensils for marking the answer sheet and planning your route

You may wish to bring the following:

A compass. This can be handy but is not necessary.
Water and/or snacks
Additional maps of the area (on Street Scramble maps, most street names are not shown)
A magnifier, to make it easier to read fine details on the map
A fun team name and/or team costume!

Safety

TRAFFIC
The only significant hazard in Street Scramble is vehicular traffic. This is a serious concern if you are trying to be competitive. It is extremely easy to run into the street with your nose in your map. Look before you leap!

SAFETY VESTS
Orange mesh safety vests with the Street Scramble logo are provided on loan for all Street Scramble events. They are lightweight and breathable. All participants, especially those who are competitive, are strongly encouraged to wear one.

HYDRATE
If you are exerting yourself in warm or hot weather, remember to stay hydrated. You may wish to carry water with you.

CYCLISTS
Cyclists, be extra cautious. You will be tempted to take chances. To minimize the distraction of map reading, you may wish to affix your map to your handlebars. Avoid making navigational decisions while moving. Instead, stop and plan as much of your coming route as you can keep in memory, then ride without consulting the map. If riding as a team, occupy a full lane of traffic rather than riding single file down the road. This is your legal right, and it will enable you to more easily communicate with your teammates. It will also reduce the danger of being sideswiped or doored.

Cyclists, remember that our rules stipulate you follow all traffic rules at all times. This includes riding in the direction of traffic and stopping at red lights.