Wuxilife Geo Race Information

The 2010 Wuxilife Geo Race is fun competition based on the concept of Geo-caching where GPS coordinates are used to locate a destination. Where the Wuxilife Geo Race differs from Geo-caching is that the goal of Geo-caching is to find one hidden item, but the Wuxilife Geo Race coordinates will lead the teams to a series of checkpoints, and finally to the finish line.

The Wuxilife Geo Race will take participants to different locations in Wuxi of some significance; this is a great way to experience and explore the city we live in while having a friendly competition.

The starting point for the race will be Havana Café in downtown Wuxi, across from Baoli Square next to the 85 Degree Bakery. After the 09:00 – 10: 00 registration teams will be sent out at time intervals beginning at 10:00. Teams will be given the GPS coordinates to their first checkpoint and will use their own method of transportation to find the checkpoint; any form of transportation is permitted (see Rules for complete details). After checking into the first checkpoint the team will be given the coordinates to the second checkpoint, and so on until the team reaches the finish.

The time needed to complete the race will vary according to the speed at which the team can travel to and find the checkpoints. It is estimated that between two to five hours will be required to complete the race. Although this is a race, it is not particularly physically demanding and designed so that anyone can participate. It is recommended that participants bring water, sunscreen, pocket money for snacks, a camera, and good shoes.

An awards ceremony will take place at Havana Café at the conclusion of the race and awards will be given to the top three teams in each category (there are two categories: one is for adults and the other is a mixed team of adults and children).

Any questions can be directed to wuxilife@gmail.com or ask Niels or Fred at Havana Café.

We hope to see you out for a great day of fun!

Wuxilife Geo Race Rules

• Each team will consist of 2-4 members

• There will two team categories: 1. Adult, 2. Adult/Children

• Teams must register prior to 10:00 on June 19th at Havana Café. Registration is open from 09:00 – 10:00 the day of the race.

• A registration fee of 20RMB per team member will be paid at registration

• Teams must provide their own GPS/Phone with GPS or google maps

• Teams are responsible for their own transportation. Any form of transportation is allowed including, but not limited to: personal car, e-bike, bike, taxi, or bus.

• Teams will be sent out at intervals beginning at 10:00 from the starting point, Havana Café.

• The winning team will be the team with the lowest time total from leaving Havana Café until their return. Awards will be available for the top three teams in each category.

• Team members must travel together at all times; any team found to separate during the race may be disqualified.

• Team members must check into the checkpoints as a group; any team not checking into a checkpoint as a group may be disqualified.

• Checkpoints will be marked with a flag and attended by volunteer workers to register teams as they arrive. The volunteer workers will give the coordinates for the next checkpoint to the team after they have checked in.

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Published on: 2008-05-11