Race for the Gold
This year, Homecoming is having a weeklong competition called Race for the Gold, during the week of October 22-26. Race for the Gold is a competition of nine fun carnival-style games. All current students are invited to join. Each event will be held at either Luther Memorial, the Quad, or King Street.
Register to RaceGrand Prize
The Golden Ticket will be awarded to the winning team. Each of the team members will be allowed to bring a plus-one to enjoy the Homecoming football game in a private viewing suite with catered food! Up to 10 people will be allowed to come to the room!
Additional Prizes
There will be three small daily raffle prizes and two larger raffles at the end of the week Raffle tickets will be given for attending the games.
Rules
- Teams must consist of between 2 to 10 members.
- Individuals may participate as a lone wolf.
- Your team name must be UMHB appropriate.
- Each game will be worth a total of 300 points. Teams may enter up to 6 individuals for each game. Individuals may attempt each game up to 3 times.
- You will receive points per win.
- Your team can also get points by taking advantage of the photo opportunities. If your team takes the most creative photo of the day and tags it with #UMHBGOLD18, you will also get an additional 50 points.
Schedule of Events
Day |
Event |
Time and Place |
|---|---|---|
Monday |
Bowling |
11 am - 1 pm • King Street |
Ping Pong Pushover |
5:30 - 7 pm • King Street |
|
Tuesday |
Balloon Juggle |
11 am - 1 pm • Bawcom |
Tug of War with a Twist |
4 - 5:30 pm • Quad |
|
Wednesday |
Hump Day PB&J |
11 am - 1 pm • King Street |
Scavenger Hunt |
Photos due at 6 pm |
|
Thursday |
Free Throw Contest |
11 am - 1 pm • King Street |
Frozen T-Shirt |
4 - 5:30 pm • Quad |
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Friday |
UMHB Trivia |
1 - 3 pm • McLane Great Hall |