Street Scramble Kirkland

07/24/2021

90 minutes or 3 hours on foot or bike

July 24, 2021 – 9:30am start

Situated on the waterfront, with a cozy downtown brimming with public art and surrounded by verdant parks, Kirkland offers a ton of fun sites for Street Scramble participants to discover!

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

Registration

	Early (through 7/18)	Regular (through 7/22)	Day-of-event registration
ADULT (age 22+)	$22	$26	$30
ADULT on team w/ kid 12/under	$12	$16	$20
YOUTH (age 13-21)	$12	$16	$20
KIDS (age 6-12)	$5	$5	$5
CHILDREN (age 5/under)	FREE	FREE	FREE

Online pre-registration closes on Thursday, July 22, 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

Results

2021 Results

2015 Results

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, checkpoint #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, JULY 24
8:30am – On-site registration opens
9:30am – Map handout
10:00am – Start!
11:30am – 90-Minute Finish
12:00pm – 90-Minute Awards
1:00pm – 3-Hour Finish
1:30pm – 3-Hour Awards

Directions & Parking

START/FINISH
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033

The registration, start, and finish area is adjacent to the beach volleyball court, in a lovely grassy area with a natural amphitheater and large shade tree.

Here is a map you can use to get directions to the start.

PARKING
Enter campus from 108th Ave NE at NE 55th Lane (the main entrance to campus), then take the second left and park along this road, near the tennis courts and beach volleyball court. The start is located just to the west of this road, next to the beach volleyball court.

BUS!
There is bus service to Kirkland on Saturday. Use the map that will be posted above to find transit directions from your home or a nearby park and ride.

BIKE!
If you are riding your bike to Kirkland, you may find this map of bike racks to be useful.

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 running hard, remember to stay hydrated. You may wish to carry water with you.