Our May 9th, 2026 event in Alexandria is beginning with your action this month!

Time's running out! Attend 1 of the many interest meetings listed at the bottom to get started with Legs 1, 2 and 3..

The fun meetings are open to all participants, and attending one is required of a Squad Captain and individuals seeking a team to join.)

What is The Amazing Race-- Cornell Style?

Squads of about 4 compete against other squads to complete the (fun and funny but also meaningful) tasks around Alexandria's Old Town on the way to the 4 pm finish line followed by Happy Hour. It's a series of puzzles, tasks and mild physical challenges. Multi-hour. Multi-leg. Elimination rounds, and a little feel-good community service at moments. Details.

... and below!

We're looking to recruit:

2-3 more Organizers of the race to assist with logistics and manning the race on May 9.
Squad Captains who will lead a squad of 4. Officially register here and see the event description and its resources.
Individual "Joiners" who will be assisted by organizers to create 4-person Squads. (Register here.)

Interest Meeting Agenda:

Introductions (let's see whose teams are already formed, and who is looking for a team to join!)

What is the Amazing Race-- Cornell Style? See our Race Course discussion and Q & A.

Organizing for Success: Complete a couple of the tasks for Legs 1, 2 and 3.

Match with others to form a squad.

What are key dates?

Deadline to form and register a 4-person squad: April 15. Space is limited. After that, watch the leaderboard to see how your squad is doing against others for Legs 1 and 2!

Individuals, by contrast, get till April 30 to register and they will be placed into the Joiner/Substitute Pool until they are matched to a Captain.
All begin the race in March and April and start moving ahead in the pack with Legs 1 and 2 described here.
Plan your schedule for May 9 to accomplish Leg 3!
Watch for the chance to buy a navy baseball cap with our logo on it.

Who can participate? Cornell Club Active Dues-paying Members who become Squad Captains may invite non-Cornell Club members such as spouses, kiddos, significant others, and new friends they meet at CCW events. But Squad Captains must be CCW members, please.

Squads are initially formed by a Squad Captain with 3-4 members in mind, but can add more that we pull from the Joiner/ Substitute Pool on Race Day, May 9, or beforehand if needed. RACE Organizers are keeping a list of registered "individuals" wishing to join the team of a Squad Captain, so inquire at the following e-mail address if it helps round out your Squad:

community service @ cornellclub dc .org [no spaces]

Interest Meeting Registration:

Attending helps Squad Captains track their obligations listed for Legs 1, 2 and 3. Attending an interest meeting is optional for other members of your squad, but it can be useful and fun to attend. So, send them the link to this page with the Zoom links, and encourage them to register.

Squad Captains must be members of the Cornell Club, please, order to facilitate communication. If you register as an "individual" who does not yet have a squad captain, you should attend an interest meeting whereby we can match you to a Squad Captain.

Interest Meetings #1-5: have passed. We had wonderful folks (some new to town) show up looking to build squads. The Running's club's emerging schedule also helps people meet up for squad formation as do the many events on CCW's April Calendar. <-- so check them out!

Interest Meeting #6 by Zoom: (Saturday, April 18 at 9 am). Register to come online for the meeting here. Need the Zoom link? watch the space below. We will post it below in the 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Interest Meeting #7 by Zoom: (Tuesday, April 22 at 8 am). Register to come online for the meeting here. Need the Zoom link? watch the space below. We will post it below in the 48 hours prior to the meeting.