Urban Dare

My husband and I loved it. We got lost, met a lot of new people and afterwards talked to the event host and established new friendships. It is what you make of it. If you go out just looking for a new adventure and fun it’s worth it. Husband and I are looking forward to San Francisco!!!

The urban race
Purchased through Groupon. Unorganized and unrealistic. Ignored on check in. Most of the places you had to go to, World Trade Center, a few bars… The people working there had NO idea they were «in» the race. The Dares were not dares at all. Jump rope, three legged race, etc were just games made up on the spot by them.
This company is a gypsy wagon that rode the light rail and got off at a few spots and came up with historic questions. Seems they are trying to capitalize on the CBS show… But failing. Uncomfortable where the money goes (breast cancer)… Asked several staffers and no one was really sure.

Cool concept, but needs a better execution. Started off cool. They provided numbers, shirts and energy snacks. Did a three-​legged race with our partners. But the majority of the hunt was figuring out obscure history around DC of which was spread over 3 quadrants. During this trek over town we’d have sporadic challenges to break the monotony. Most of those were cool but after walking for 3 hours they had us do a human wheelbarrel which wasn’t happening. I didn’t see anybody pass that one. We finished at a bar of which I thought they’d have for us some water or cokes or something but we had to come out of pocket for it. But it was a bar, so it’d be beer. On the point of heat exhaustion and fatigue, who would want to drink beer? If this was their first one, I’d understand but I believe this was their 3^rd or 4^th year of which I’d expect to have it closer to perfected by then. However I can say this, it’s fun if you go in a group of couples say 4 – 6. Those who do will have a good chance of winning or at least will have a lot of fun. I did it as a first date and it was not ideal lol.

Urban Dare is like the Amazing Race in your own backyard. I just finished the San Francisco Urban Dare challenge and it was a ton of fun! It’s part trivia, part adventure, part physical challenge. Each team has 2 members and you run across town (using public transportation) taking pictures and performing dares or challenges. I’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 7+ years and my teammate is from San Francisco so we thought we would know at least some of the riddles (related to SF arts and landmarks), but we were in for a big surprise. You’re encouraged to use your mobile phone, phone a friend, etc. Urban Dare is held in several cities, so check the website… they may be coming your way.