About this event
Backyard Adventure Race
The Backyard Adventure Race is a “5k-ish“ race at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA. You will use a map and clues to find your next camp experience, complete the challenge, then go to the next camp experience. Do it solo or with a friend or family group.
Check out some of the camp experiences available at the Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA at Outdoor Experiences to see what you might encounter on race day. Even better, attend one of the classes for a bit of practice!
Since this is a true adventure we will not provide a course map or description of the challenges until the start of the race. The course will be well marked and the camp adventures will be suitable for all ages & abilities. There is no time limit on this race - other than dinner is served 7:30-8:30pm…
There are separate award categories for individuals, teams, and family teams (all members of the same family).
Backyard Book Fair
The Backyard Book Fair is an overnight scavenger hunt at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA. You will follow poorly drawn maps with badly written clues to find books hidden at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA and Turkey Mountain. The race starts at sunset and ends at sunrise.
If you are familiar with the famous Barkley marathon and you have always wanted to experience a bit of what it is like, then this event is for you. The experience of Turkey Mountain in the dark is truly unique. The new trails at Turkey Mountain may or may not help you navigate the Backyard Book Fair.
Everyone must run with a group of two or more. Expect to run/walk/hike 15-20 miles to find all the books (assuming you can find them all). Winners are the first group back that found all of the books. First loser is the group that gives up first and returns to the camp ground.
Note: Don’t be surprised if there is one or more camp experiences as part of this race. It’s possible you will get wet or dirty - or maybe both.
The Backyard Adventure Race is a “5k-ish“ race at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA. You will use a map and clues to find your next camp experience, complete the challenge, then go to the next camp experience. Do it solo or with a friend or family group.
Check out some of the camp experiences available at the Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA at Outdoor Experiences to see what you might encounter on race day. Even better, attend one of the classes for a bit of practice!
Since this is a true adventure we will not provide a course map or description of the challenges until the start of the race. The course will be well marked and the camp adventures will be suitable for all ages & abilities. There is no time limit on this race - other than dinner is served 7:30-8:30pm…
There are separate award categories for individuals, teams, and family teams (all members of the same family).
Backyard Book Fair
The Backyard Book Fair is an overnight scavenger hunt at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA. You will follow poorly drawn maps with badly written clues to find books hidden at Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA and Turkey Mountain. The race starts at sunset and ends at sunrise.
If you are familiar with the famous Barkley marathon and you have always wanted to experience a bit of what it is like, then this event is for you. The experience of Turkey Mountain in the dark is truly unique. The new trails at Turkey Mountain may or may not help you navigate the Backyard Book Fair.
Everyone must run with a group of two or more. Expect to run/walk/hike 15-20 miles to find all the books (assuming you can find them all). Winners are the first group back that found all of the books. First loser is the group that gives up first and returns to the camp ground.
Note: Don’t be surprised if there is one or more camp experiences as part of this race. It’s possible you will get wet or dirty - or maybe both.