12 Races of Xmas – Race 05 – Sat, Dec 13, Oak

12 Races of Xmas - Race 5

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Race #5: The One With The Stockings
Snow Lake, Oakland, CA
Distance: 5.5 mile
Race Time: 8:30 am
Quest Hours: 7 am - 8 pm

1 mile

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

Multiple Ways To Win: Race Goals, Race Winner, and Series Winner

[design for this race coming soon]

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RACE WINNER

Custom Sweater

The winning player & team gets a custom designed Knitted Crewneck Classic Fit Soft Breathable Sweater crowing their achievement to represent with pride.

Single Player: Their own name is customized on the item

Team: The team name is customized and each player on the team gets one

GET RACE 5 SWEATER

[design for this race coming soon]

MORE PRIZES

See details on each race for more info on the prizes per race as they are all different.

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RACE GOALS

Fun Prizes

Race Score of 20 or less:
12ROX Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Race Score of 30 or less:
12ROX Pint

Race Score of 40 or less:
Next Race Free

Race Score of 50 or less:
12ROX Finisher Certificate

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RACE WINNER

Custom Merch

As seen above

The winning player & team for each race gets a unique custom designed merch crowing their achievement.

Race must have a minimum of 10 players/teams to qualify for prize

Each race is different

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SERIES WINNER

Win $5k in vlaue

As the overall winning player/team from all 12 races. You get an extra special gift for dethroning Rudolph. You earn unlimited access to any and all ATHEON events across it's network: Atheon Race, Atheon Games, Atheon Cup, and Omni Fit Classes for free for the entire year of 2026 (an estimated value of up to $5k per person). And you earn a coveted spot on one of the Omni Athlete Club teams.

WHERE

Race 1 (as with most of the races) begins at Snow Park in Oakland, CA
Easily BART Assessable via either 19th ST or Lake Merritt

3 WAYS TO PLAY

Designed for maximum fun, opportunity and challenge. Regardless if you play 1 or all 12 races — individually, with a team, or as part of a relay team. Each 'group' is scored and has opportunities to win.

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SINGLE

A single runner who races and is scored individually

NOTE: You must be at least age 12+

SCORING: 1 score per player based on how well and how long it takes you to complete all puzzle/obstacle tasks.

🏃🏻‍♂️‍➡️>🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️

RELAY

(2+) runners who race separately but combine scores at the end

NOTE: Played just like other 'relay races' where each player runs their race.

SCORING: Each player's score is combined with your team and then divided based on # of players on your team for your relay teams official score.

TIP: You can split your team up and each do different races, e.g. Player 1 (or more) plays race 1, player 2 (or more) plays race 2, etc. You can even have 12 of you each playing races 1 - 12, or heck say 48 of you and split up accordingly. Whatever combination you want to do.

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TEAM

A group of 2+ runners who race simultaneously as a team

NOTE: No limit to # of players on a team.

SCORING: 1 score per team with all members needing to finish race before time stops.

TIP: You can also split your team into multiple teams and compete against one another.

SCORING

Your time doesn't stop until everyone from your team finishes.

RACE COST

Only applies to those racing. See details on each race for more info on the prizes per race as they are all different.

1 Race

$25

Per Player Per Race

6 Races

$60

Get 6 Races/Quests for $10/race
Let's Go!

SAVE $90

ALL ACCESS + SWEATER

$100

Get all 12 Races/Quests for only $8 each
+ Get a sweater for free ($60 value)
Talk About Epic!!!

SAVE $260

QUEST COST

Alternatively get any of the 'Races" as standalone Scavenger Hunts to be played at your own pace during the quest hours yourself or with a group.

$25

Per Quest Per Team

RAFFLE

Submitted completed quests enter a raffle for prizes.

50% GOES TO DONATION

50% of all proceeds goes to our PLAY FOR THE MIND foundation. a foundation we started that spreads to 4 key areas: RESEARCH (so that we can better understand the human brain), URGENCY (for those in need of mental health support right now), ACTIVITY (programs designed to keep our minds healthy & active), NUTRITION (we may not know everything about the human brain, but we do know nutrition is incredibly important. So we donate to a service called SeedsAreLife™ that actively research, protect, and promote seed crop health & diversification so that we can continue to feed our selves and our family's the most optimal nutritional foods.

TOP REASONS FOR PLAYING

1. Better than doom scrolling - Brian

2. I heard the fountain of youth was found here - Lisa

3. I am a kid at heart and I love to play - Josh

4. A lil competish amongst friends/family doesn't hurt - Ashley

5. A reason to exercise without knowing I'm doing it - Lauren

6. I'm training, but have to admit this is way more fun than expected - Amy

7. I really want to win - Kyle

8. Digital Detox - Steven

9. Great Team Building Opp - Colleen

10. I can't get enough, it's my new obsession - Katie

WHAT IS THIS

12 unique holiday themed races that combine the thrill of a 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ run with the adventure of a 📍scavenger hunt and the excitement of solving a series of ⚡ puzzles which are centered around 🎅🏽 Christmas and it’s magical lore.

HOW IT WORKS

Much simpler than it appears. Where as each race is different, they all operate the same way: Run > find items > solve puzzle > hand in solution.

01 A map and worksheet is provided at start

At the start line, the ATHEON host will provide you with your quest packet including a map, worksheet, and pen. The map acts as the race route.

02 Run and locate all items in the puzzle

At each location on the map are clearly marked ATHEON signs, which will provide you with items in the Christmas themed puzzle to complete.

03 Decipher the items and solve the puzzle

Once you have collected all the items. Run back to the start line and hand in your answer to the puzzle to the ATHEON host.

SCORING

Not a traditional race so pay attention to see how you/team score and ultimately can win:

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SCORE

Run Time + Obstacle Score

Your score is determined based on how well you/team does on the trivia/puzzle obstacle challenge + the time it takes you to complete all tasks (aka how fast you run the race.)

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TEAM

Score Average

Relay teams combine all their individual scores and divided based on the # of players you have on your team.

If playing as a team your score is based on the time it takes for all your runners to run the race + your score from the obstacle challenge.

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SERIES

12 Race Series

This is a hybrid race series meaning that each race is played, scored, and awarded both individually as a single race and also tallied together as part of The 12 Race series. Allows for flexibility to play 1, a few, or all 12 races.

ATHEON QUEST

For those who seek challenge, heroic enlightenment, and an omni fit activity for yourself, friends, or the whole family.

Not your typical race. Think of it like a Running Race + Scavenger Hunt + Murder Mystery Puzzle rolled into one epic omni adventure. Not easy, but boy is it fun, healthy, and rewarding!

Distance/Time: 10k / 80 – 180 min (estimates)

For All 12+: Sprint, jog, walk. All are welcome. Under 12 must be with an adult.

Benefits: Jammed packed with benefits for you or your team to tap into. Don’t believe us? Try it out yourself and see how it inspires you.

Bonus

Wear a festive outfit — get bonus time

Holiday Spirit:

Gain a huge advantage by wearing a costume and getting 5 minutes shaved off your race time

Achievement

Brute Rock
Seiche Gem

Conquer Quest #0309 and The Brute Rock Seiche Gem containing a wealth of knowledge and power is yours.

Digital Detox

This is an intentional device free event to gift you a much needed digital break and use our bodies and minds. Who knows you may even enjoy hearing yourself and others think, run, laugh.

Note: We recommend leaving all devices behind but you still can have a phone with you for use in an emergency. And it’s ok to track your steps for health/training purposes.

Game Details

Single or Team: Play yourself or together with a group as a team

Team Size: No limit, but everyone in your group must purchase a ticket or get the group team ticket with a max number of people indicated. If you have more, buy multiple accordingly.

Age: Game play is suitable for age 12+, any kids on your team under 12 play for free and must be accompanied by an adult

You must be at least 16 to play by yourself.

Race Start Time: 8:30 am

Quest Hours: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm

Pace: Sprint, run, jog, or walk at desired pace, but no assisted help (unless pre-defined for medical reasons.)

Distance: The distance indicated is an estimate, this is a scavenger hunt so naturally it depends on your navigation and puzzle skills.

Duration: 60 – 110 min (depends on you/team)

No Devices: As mentioned above, this is an intentional device free zone to inspire you to use your own legs and wits. You are not allowed to use any technology assistance of any sort unless it’s an emergency or to track your steps for health/training purposes.

Start/End: The start and end of the quest is the same. The Atheon host will provide you with everything you need to begin. Once completed you come back and hand in your mystery solution to the host.

Worth Mentioning

Benefits: This game is jammed packed with a plethora of valuable benefits like: map reading, orienteering, find-ability, endurance, speed, problem solving, note taking, puzzle solving, memory, team work, and much more. Can’t emphasize enough how rewarding this activity is but with that said…

1st Time: Like all games, don’t expect to be amazing the first time.

Distance: Time & distance provided is a rough estimate as it depends on how you or your team is at navigating the map, finding the evidence/suspects and deciphering the mystery. Thus the exact distance you do will be up to you or your team. Feel free to come back to the start to see the ATHEON host as desired.

Fun: Almost every player who has participated in this race has said that time and distance was irrelevant as they are so distracted having fun navigating and solving the mystery that they don’t even realize how far or long it has been.

Strategy: Strategy is valuable. There are many layers to this game quest that allow for a multitude of different types of strategies. Making it all that much more fun and the desire to come back for more.

RACE INFO

When

Saturday
Dec 13, 2025

Where

Snow Park
Oakland, CA

Distance

5.5 mile
(estimate)

Duration

60 - 110 min
(estimate)

Race Time

8:30 am

# of Players

Single, Team or Relay Team

BART

Easily BART Assessable

Quest Hours

8:30 am - 8 pm

1 mile

SCHEDULE

12 races 12 days
12 chances to replace Rudolph

Each race is unique with a different route, distance, obstacle challenge, and prizes. Not to mention a chance for you and/or your team to win up to $5,000* in value, replace Rudolph, and save Christmas!

Operating hours for each standalone quest: 7 am - 8 pm