One of the most fun events of the year took place in Canby on Saturday, June 4th. Involving some running but including so much more, the Get A Clue Scavenger Race took teams of two to five on a whirlwind tour of downtown Canby businesses, parks, and other landmarks, in a quest to solve puzzles and gain points within a two-hour time limit. Teams gathered for instructions at the Clackamas County Event Center , then…
If you like adventure races, but can do without the mud and basic training style physical ordeals of events like The Warrior Dash or Race The Reaper, you’ll love the Get A Clue Scavenger Race on June 4th in Canby. Teams of 2-5 work together to find their way around town, locating checkpoints and completing a wide variety of challenges. There is no set course, and the tasks (not revealed in advance) require a combination…
If you’ve ever been 12 years old, you know what a scavenger hunt is. There’s just something awesome about being a kid, being given a list of the most random items your mom can think of, then basically having the entire WORLD (which is usually the size of your neighborhood block) to use your most creative vices to find all of the items. This, of course, being done all the while laughing, fighting, running with…
Join me on Satuday, June 6th as I venture (and bumble) through the city of Canby and try to decipher cryptic clues, physical challenges and lots of running around to earn points. The more points, the more bragging rights, a medal for your achievement and raffle tickets! Everyone loves a good raffle, and there promises to be some good items up for grabs with other local races offering free entries, local boutiques and businesses offering…
By Joe Dudman and Kelly Barten Treasure seekers took over the streets of downtown Canby on Saturday, June 14th in the annual Get A Clue Scavenger Race. Team Run Oregon (Kelly Barten and I) were among dozens of teams of two to five people of all ages who set out seeking clues and points from various local businesses during a fun two-hour event. We later decided that smaller communities are perfect for this type of…
Get A Clue Scavenger Race is not your typical Saturday morning race and that’s what we love about it! Gather your running friends and team up to compete in Canby’s version of Amazing Race. If you’re new to this type of adventure, here are a few Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the Race Director to pique your interest in this June 14 race.
Looking for a fun-filled, mud-free adventure race? This small-town race is one you don’t want to miss this year! Get A Clue Scavenger Race in Canby, Oregon is a team race with a variety of unexpected challenges and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes. As one contestant from last year recently stated, “Literally, the Canby Get A Clue race still is one of the most fun things I have done…
