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Race Challenges

A big part of XO are the challenges. Here are details of some challenges, physical and mental, to give you a flavour of what to expect.

They change for each event though, so don’t expect these to feature at your next XO outing.

Physical – The Dash

A timed run between 2 separate points, anywhere from 50m to 300m apart. Points issued depending on how quickly you complete the sprint. Administered via a start timer code and a finish timer code.

Here are some example instructions:

CHALLENGE: MAX POINTS 100 / MIN POINTS 50

This is a sprint challenge, and will test your team’s fitness and speed. It’s an approx 200m timed dash around the First Direct Arena. You may choose which route you take.

The clock is ticking from when you scan the Start code, strapped to the railings overlooking the inner ring road on the east side of the site. The clock will stop once you scan the Finish code, located immediately SW of the Arena.

Points will be issued based on how quickly both team members make the sprint. For both our sakes, be careful. For your sake, be fast.

NOTE: Both codes need to be scanned with the same phone.

Physical – Stair Climb

This challenge related to some steps, nicknamed ‘Killer Steps’. Points issued depending on how quickly you complete the climb. Administered via a start timer code and a finish timer code.

CHALLENGE: MAX POINTS 60 / MIN POINTS 30

The perfect XO challenge; 161 Victorian steps tucked away at the back of the park.

This is a stair climb sprint challenge, and will test your team’s fitness and speed. The clock is ticking from when you scan the Start code, strapped to the pole at the bottom of the steps adjacent to the canal. The clock will stop once you scan the Finish code, attached to the map signpost at the top of the steps.

Points will be issued based on how quickly both team members make the sprint. For both our sakes, be careful. For your sake, be fast.

NOTE: Both codes need to be scanned with the same phone.

Mental – Brainteasers & Questions

Questions will be based around information available at the location of the challenge. You’ll need to scan a code to reveal a question.

For example:

CHALLENGE: MAX POINTS 40 / MIN POINTS 10

The code is on a black post, opposite the refurbed area. Scan the code to reveal the Challenge question.

You’re out with Bob and Martha. Martha is thirsty, and orders 3 Strawberry Daiquiris. Bob wants grub, and orders a Diavola without pepperoni. You go Truffle Mushroom, with a pint of Jaipur on the side. A round of Aperol Spritz follows. Martha is tipsy after her cocktail smash and grab, and takes a Chorizo pizza for the road. You tip Mike and the team 20%. What’s your tab?

XO Races App

To take part in XO Races you will need to have the latest version of our app installed on your phone. The app is also where you book onto our events, so make sure to download the app now if you haven't already.

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