2015 Street Scramble Gig Harbor

05/23/2015

90-min or 3-hours

On foot or bike

Street Scramble Gig Harbor is the most popular Street Scramble of the year! Part of its popularity is likely due to the fact that Tom Taylor Family YMCA supports the event in order to make it FREE to all participants (yes, this Street Scramble is FREE!). But, part of its popularity has to be due to the beautiful maritime town of Gig Harbor too.

On the shores of Puget Sound, fifty minutes south of Seattle, Gig Harbor offers waterfront parks, harbors filled with sailboats, an incredible view of Mt.Rainier, and cozy small town appeal. In fact, Gig Harbor has its small town appeal so dialed, that Smithsonian Magazine named Gig Harbor the fifth-best small town in the U.S. on a list of twenty.

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

Results

2015 Results

90-minute

3-hour

Registration

Thanks to Tom Taylor Family YMCA, this event is FREE!

Registration is by paper form, via mail or on-site at the event. The form is available on Tom Taylor Family YMCA’s site at the REGISTER link below:

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!

Schedule

SATURDAY, MAY 23
8:30am – Check-in and on-site registration open
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
Skansie Brothers Park
3211 Harvorview Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Google Map

PARKING
Look for nearby street parking downtown or in the surrounding residential area.

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.