2009 saw the start of my Great TB Race. 81 contestants from over a dozen countries entered the race, which began in Kansas City, MO. With a total prize pool currently exceeding $150, the final two months is going to be exciting as we figure out who wins. Due to travel bugs going missing (and today I announced the addition of three "MIA Prizes" to be awarded to random contestants who suffered this problem), the pool of contestants still racing hard to win one of the top three spots is down to around 50 - 55 contestants.
The Great TB Race is a bit different than your standard mileage race. Instead of focusing on how far the travel bug goes, the focus is on completing "goals". Each time a travel bug meets a goal, which includes things like mileage, visiting events, and getting a picture taken, points are awarded. The contestant with the most points at the end of the YEAR-LONG race is the winner.
Now, as we come to the end of 2009, it's time to announce the 2010 race, to take place during the 2010 calender year. Several changes will be made, including where the starting location will be, the point system, and a few other minor details. Other than that, the basic premise will remain the same. Earn more points than everyone else and you will win. Prizes are awarded to the top three spots. Third place is guaranteed a prize package value of at least $15 dollars (which should be more than the cost of purchasing a travel bug tag and shipping the travel bug to me).
Entry period begins now, and ends in late December. The entry period is different for International vs Domestic entries, so please read the details on the race site for more information. Entry is done on the race site itself. Details regarding the 2010 race can be found at The Great TB Race - 2010 Race. Read through the remainder of the race site for details about the 2009 race.
If you have any questions, feel free to post them here and I'll try my best to answer them. Also, I am looking for volunteers to help with managing the race, including with the dreaded points update (I call it that because it takes so long for one person and because I kept getting hit with problems that interrupted the updates in the last several months). Volunteers could help speed the process up.
With that, I announce the start of the 2010 Great TB Race entry period. Get on over to the site and enter the race if you want to join in on the fun. Let's hope next year's race does as well as the current race does. Bookmark the page if you would like to follow either race.
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