2019 Street Scramble Alki

04/14/2019

90 minutes or 3 hours.

On foot or bike.

Street Scramble kicked off the 2019 schedule in one of our favorite Seattle locations! Alki is especially lovely on a typical spring day. Enjoy a fun morning of exploring this Seattle community for hidden gems at Street Scramble Alki. Cruise along the waterfront promenade, or head up the bluff and take in great views from the hills above! Discover fun shops and restaurants, community murals, and funky neighborhood quirks as you find as many checkpoints as you can before the time runs out!

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

Results

2019 Results & Photos

Registration

	Open (through 3/15)	Early (through 3/31)	Regular (through 4/12)	Day-of-Event
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, April 12, 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

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 when the start is announced!
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 planning your route and marking it on the map

You may wish to bring the following:

A compass. This can be handy but is not necessary if you are good at keeping track of directions.
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!

Event Schedule

SUNDAY, APRIL 14
8:30am – On-site registration opens
9:30am – Map handout
10:00am – Start!
11:30am – 90-minute Finish
12:10pm – 90-minute Awards
1:00pm – 3-hour Finish
1:40pm – 3-hour Awards

Directions & Parking

START/FINISH
Alki Beach, between the Statue of Liberty and the Bathhouse
2701 Alki Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Google Map

PARKING
Look for nearby street parking.

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.