In addition to the map you are also given a Score Card and Trivia Worksheet.
And locate the Zone Atheon Sign, which will provide the Trivia Questions.
Which you will write down using the Trivia Worksheet and Writing Utensil provided.
Example:
If you ran the race in 40 minutes, but got 30 questions incorrect. Your ‘Race Score’ would be 70 minutes. As 1 minute is added to your ‘Run Time’ for each incorrect trivia question.
The ATHEON RUSH is for those who seek an adrenaline rush. Less distance and number of questions/puzzles, but you will need to be quick on your feet and mind to win. A great starter race and many sign up for this one to walk or jog it and have a blast.
Race Distance: 3k (1.5 – 2.5 miles)*
# Trivia/Puzzle Questions: 25
Start Time: 9:30 am (check-in begins at 9 am)
Duration: 30 min – 1 hour*
The ATHEON DASH is for those who seek a fun challenge. The perfect balance between a great run and fun challenge. You or your team will need some stamina and speed to navigate your way through the course and solve the trivia questions and logic puzzles. This is the most popular challenge because of its balance. Challenging but not as intimidating.
Race Distance: 5k (3 – 5 miles)*
# Trivia/Puzzle Questions: 35
Start Time: 8:30 am (check-in begins at 8 am)
Duration: 50 min – 1 hour 50 min*
The ATHEON QUEST is for those who seek an epic challenge. You or your team will need great stamina to navigate the course and answer all the trivia questions & logic puzzles. Not easy, but boy is it extremely rewarding and wickedly fun.
Race Distance: 10k (6 – 8 miles)*
# Trivia/Puzzle Questions: 50
Start Time: 7:30 am (check-in begins at 7 am)
Duration: 1.5 – 3 hours*
The ATHEON BEAST is for those who seek an intense challenge and be rewarded with absolute power & wisdom. You or your team will need impeccable stamina to navigate the lengthy course and answer a plethora of trivia questions & logic puzzles. Not for the faint of heart, but you will feel like a champ just completing this one.
Race Distance: 20k (10 – 15 miles)*
# Trivia/Puzzle Questions: 100
Start Time: 7:30 am (check-in begins at 7 am)
Duration: 2.5 – 5 hours*
The ATHEON WALK is for those who seek a casual adventure and just want to have fun playing the game. With many choosing to walk or jog and complete the trivia questions at their own pace. Great for larger groups.
Race Distance: 3k (1.5 – 2.5 miles)*
# Trivia/Puzzle Questions: 25
Start Time: 9:30 am (check-in begins at 9 am)
Duration: 50 min – 1 hour 50 min*
Because this is an orienteering route running race you easily can end up running more depending how good your or your team is at navigating the map route and locating each of the suspects or clues in the murder mystery. Thus the exact distance you run will be up to you or your team.
Note: 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 they are running a potentially long distance.
Tip: Strategy is valuable. There are many layers to this race 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
Date
Friday
Jul 4, 2025
Location
Golden Gate Park Polo Field
1232 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94121
Routes
Walk (3k + 25Q)
Rush (3K + 25Q)
Dash (5K + 35Q)
Quest (10k + 50Q)
Beast (20k + 100Q)
Time
Start Times
7:30, 8:30, 9:30 am
(Check race type for start time)
Race Heats
Youth (Age 12-20)
Young Adult (Age 21-34)
Adult (Age 35-49)
Senior (Age 50+)
Teams (Any # of players)
Free Parking
Free public parking inside the park at the race start/end line
Snacks & Drinks
Snacks and drinks
provided to participants
after race completion
Prizes
Prizes awarded to winners of each heat and players/teams with a high enough score
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