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Winning Events Group was created in May of 2013 to raise funds for charity. Since our launch our group is responsible for producing over 500 events while raising over $800,000 for local and national charities. We are meticulous in ensuring our events are organized, fun, and challenging. Complete one of our events and you will be instantly hooked by the energy the start line, excitement on course, and sense of accomplishment you feel as you cross the finish line!
Elvi Guzman
CEO and Founder
Applies to any wave that is not elite
Memorable/Epic obstacle racing experience, all participants are officially timed, free professional photos, finisher's medal, food & drinks at the wellness festival, giveaways from vendors and sponsors, and more!
Our courses are approximately 3 miles with 20-25 obstacles.
Maps will be posted on race's registration page at least 3 weeks prior to race day. It will also be e-mailed out to all registered participants. Note that course maps are subject to minor changes without prior notice.
At City Challenge Race our open athletes will be challenged while having fun. You can however help your teammates over the walls and assist each other over any obstacle. For safety purposes during the monkey bars you cannot sit on another athlete's shoulders.
In the event that you are not able to complete an obstacle it is required that you do 30 burpees before moving on to the next obstacle.
If one lap is not enough you can purchase additional laps for $20. Run the race as much as you like for 1/5 of the price. For every lap you complete you will earn 1 medal.
Open is our fun & challenging race where you can help each other and if you can't complete an obstacle 30 burpees are required before you move on. Open athletes do not qualify for top finisher awards.
Elite racers are our advanced & experienced obstacle racers. Mandatory obstacle completion is required, you cannot help each other at any obstacle, & the carry portions of the course are about double the weight of open runners. Athletes registered and competing in the elite waves qualify for awards.
City Challenge Race is party! A celebration of your accomplishments in health and fitness. Our festival area includes music, food & drinks to help you recover post run and more!
At every race you will find dozens of vendors & sponsors giving away gifts, prizes, water, energy drinks, protein bars, and other items to our athletes.
Cross the finish line, receive your finisher's medal, our photographer will take your photo, and recover in our wellness village.
Bag check is available at all of our races. The fee per person is $5. Our team will safely hold your bag while you crush the course.
Applies to anyone registered for an elite wave
If you are registered for the elite wave. We expect you to abide by the following rules. Elite athletes will be DISQUALIFIED should you commit any infraction. It is the athlete's responsibility to learn and understand these rules: PDF_LINK
Maps will be posted on race's registration page at least 3 weeks prior to race day. It will also be e-mailed out to all registered participants. Note that course maps are subject to minor changes without prior notice.
Pro athletes will receive a band at the start line. Once you receive your band you must write your bib number on it. The band will be removed by one of our staff if you cannot complete an obstacle. There are no alternatives to obstacles such as burpees, push-ups, penalty loops or other physical penalties. If you fail any obstacle you can retry (using the retry lanes ONLY) until you complete it or forfeit your elite band.
As we continue to grow our events we want to pay homage and celebrate the best athletes on the course.
Top 3 male & female finishers under & over 40 competing in the pro wave ONLY will qualify for awards.
For the first time ever, we are announcing $1000 in prize money for our pro athletes. First place: $300 Second place: $125 Third place: $75.
Prize money will go to the three overall finisher's in each gender.
For pro athletes there are no alternatives to obstacles such as burpees, push-ups, penalty loops or other physical penalties. If you fail any obstacle you can retry (using the retry lanes ONLY) until you complete it or forfeit your elite band.
Memorable/Epic obstacle racing experience, free professional photos, finisher's medal, food & drinks at the wellness festival, giveaways from vendors and sponsors, and more!
Elite racers are our advanced & experienced obstacle racers. Mandatory obstacle completion is required, you cannot help each other at any obstacle, & the carry portions of the course are about double the weight of open runners. Athletes registered and competing in the elite waves qualify for awards.
Open is our fun & challenging race where you can help each other and if you can't complete an obstacle 30 burpees are required before you move on. Open athletes do not qualify for top finisher awards.
Our most unique medal and accolade. A beautiful black key shaped medal with silk ribbon.
The recipients of this accolade are our most daring and fearless City Challengers. You must complete a minimum of three City Challenge Races in one calendar year to earn it.
*Extra laps do not apply. Must be a minimum of three cities.
Teams are created DURING the registration process. On the first page of our registration platform you will see, "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Click yes to join an already excising team or to create a new one.
Once you create a team a unique "team link" will be created. You can copy/paste and share with your friends. Once they register using your "unique link" they will automatically be assigned the same start time.
While you will start together you do not have to finish together. Some teams like to help each other on course and finish as one while others compete against each other and finish individually. The choice is yours.
Anyone that you invite to join your team or share your teams' information with.
There is no limit to how many people can be on your team. Invite all your friends & family to be part of your epic team!
By logging into your RUNSIGNUP account you will be able to make updates to your team, original registration, and more.
Our events could not be possible without the help of our volunteers. We are always looking for help on race day.
Help make our events a great success by joining us behind the scenes: setting up, checking in runners, assisting on course, and more. All volunteers will get, coffee, and donuts in the morning, sandwiches for lunch with a drink, and one FREE entry to any Winning Events Group event.
Volunteers can register at the events registration page. Anyone can volunteer. We have roles to accommodate all individuals.
Our unique obstacle race for kids.
Courses are listed on the registration page. Traditionally youth races consist of 10-12 obstacles while distances vary.
All Youth City Challenge Race participants will earn a medal when they complete our course.
5-13 years old
LIVE results will be emailed to all participants a week before the event.
Every athlete will get up to 10 photos on race day. These will be emailed within 72 hours post event.
All first responders get $10 off registration with promo code SHIELD.
*Must show proof on race day.
*Cannot be applied retroactively.
*Family and friends do not qualify
Military personnel get $10 off registration with promo code HERO.
*Must show proof on race day.
*Cannot be applied retroactively.
*Family and friends do not qualify
Please email info@citychallengerace.com for more info.
Please email info@citychallengerace.com for more info.
Detailed parking information will be sent out via email a week before each individual event.
Public transit information will be sent out via email a week before each individual event.
Currently participants can purchase merchandise during the registration process to be picked up on race day.
At each event please stop by our merchandise tent where you can purchase official race day items including: hats, shirts, gym bags, hoodies, and more!
To initiative a transfer please log into your RUNSIGNUP account.
To defer your registration please log into your RUNSIGNUP account.
Refunds are not possible.
Any additional questions please email us at info@citychallengerace.com
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