Street Scramble

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Bring the whole family on an urban adventure exploring the Center of the Universe. Run, walk, or skip (seriously, you decide) as you race around Fremont solo or in teams of 2-5 in search of marked checkpoints on a special map. It’s the perfect way to start Sunday morning at Fremont Oktoberfest! Sunday, September 18!

Note: While the Street Scramble is open to all ages, Fremont Oktoberfest remains 21+ only every day of the festival.

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WHAT IS IT?

Street Scramble is an urban adventure that’s fun for runners, walkers, friends, and families! Dozens of checkpoints are marked on a specially-prepared map and your goal is to score points by finding 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 following a short briefing half an hour 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 planned route on the map.
  • Checkpoints have varying point values, and this can affect your strategy! Checkpoints are worth the tens place of the checkpoint number. (For example, checkpoints #38 is worth 30 points.)
  • After the pre-start briefing and countdown, 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.

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WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR:

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

A pencil or other writing utensil to mark your answer sheet. Or use one of the golf pencils we have to loan you at the event.

YOU MAY WISH TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:

  • Highlighters or other writing utensils for marking the race map while planning your route
  • Water and/or snacks
  • Additional maps of the area (or you can use your smartphone; on Street Scramble maps, most street names are not shown)
  • A compass. This can be handy but is not necessary if you’re saavy enough to know your directions while you’re out on the course
  • A fun team name and/or team costume!

Click to Register for the Street Scramble