What makes Amazing Race Team Event so popular?
Looking for a great and unique way to strengthen the bond between you and your colleagues through corporate adventure team building?
This Amazing Race program is lots of fun, action packed and represents the ultimate corporate adventure team building activity. It is similar to the hit TV show, where teams must compete in a variety of different challenges whilst trying to be the first to the finish line!
The amazing race corporate adventure team building program builds team unity, strengthens bonds and creates a shared positive experience for everyone.
Teams are allocated a resource kit with cash, clues, directions, camera, emergency phone number and rules for the day during this corporate adventure team building experience.
Following a brief, the race starts with each team receiving their first clue. Then they immediately set-off to complete challenges or locate items on their way to finding the first pit stop. This is done using the fastest and most effective transport using only the resources in their team’s 
race kit.
After finding the pit stop, teams need to complete a detour to receive the next clue. A detour is a task where you must choose between two activities – each of which has its pros and cons. As teams progress through the corporate adventure team building race, they will also need to complete a road block. A Road-Block is a task that everyone in the team must perform. If teams elect not to complete the Road block, a time penalty will be incurred.
Throughout the event, teams are required to observe, photograph, video and complete tasks during these corporate adventure team building challenges. Failure to do so will result in time penalties which can cost valuable time. As such, careful observation and forethought is required during this amazing race, promoting team building through cooperation.
After completing one final Detour, teams will receive their final clue with the details to the finish line. The first team across the finish line with all correct and completed mental challenges, and race pack, will be awarded the first place winners’ medals.
This corporate adventure team building program can be held anywhere such as Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra, Melbourne or regional areas. These include the Yarra Valley, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Macedon Ranges and beyond. The Amazing race is a fantastic activity for corporate adventure team building as it encourages risk taking, improves planning, communication and navigation skills. Additionally, it develops the ability to follow instructions. Best of all, it’s full of fun and adventure.
PROGRAM ALTERNATIVES TO THIS AMAZING CORPORATE ADVENTURE TEAM BUILDING RACE
We can tailor our Amazing Races to be themed and use alternative formats such as points-based rather than time-based. This is a great alternative if members of your team have different fitness levels or carrying injuries.
Want to go High Tech? We can introduce iPad tablets and use QR codes, instant messaging, geo-mapping, live scores and more with a Smart Hunt
Want to race for a cause? If you would like to incorporate a charity component to this program where teams need to raise money, collect items on a shopping list or build a bike as part of a pit stop these can also be arranged.
There are endless ways in which we can tailor this corporate adventure team building activity to your requirements and budget.
🏃 Corporate Adventure Team Building & Strategic Development
🗺️ Unique Benefits of City-Wide Team Challenges:
Amazing Race corporate adventure team building offers unique advantages by taking teams into real-world urban environments where they must navigate, problem-solve, and strategize under time pressure. The city-wide format requires authentic decision-making and resource management that directly translates to workplace skills. Furthermore, teams must adapt quickly to unexpected challenges while managing limited resources. Research shows that adventure-based team activities improve strategic thinking by 74% and enhance collaborative decision-making abilities¹.
🎯 How Amazing Race Builds Strategic Teams:
Amazing Race corporate adventure team building requires teams to balance speed with accuracy while managing risks and rewards. The detour and roadblock challenges mirror real workplace project management where teams must choose between different approaches and ensure everyone contributes. Meanwhile, the navigation and resource management aspects develop planning and communication skills. Most importantly, the shared adventure creates breakthrough moments and stories that strengthen workplace relationships long after the event.
📈 Consider Monthly Employee Engagement Benefits:
While Amazing Race corporate adventure team building creates powerful breakthrough experiences, consider combining them with regular monthly employee engagement programs. One-off events and quarterly activities are too infrequent to create meaningful ongoing connections or sustain team morale. Monthly activities like QuizXpress, Infusion, and Varingo maintain team connections year-round and increase employee retention by 40%². Therefore, combining memorable adventure experiences with consistent monthly touchpoints maximizes both immediate impact and sustained team development while delivering significant cost savings through reduced turnover.
🏆 Create strategic breakthroughs with Amazing Race corporate adventure team building!
¹ Adventure Learning Research Institute, Strategic Team Building Study, 2024
² Gallup Employee Engagement Research, Monthly Touchpoint Impact Study, 2023
Free Wet Weather Assurance Program
Time Out Adventures understands the effort you put into organising corporate adventure team building events. Furthermore, there is nothing worse than weather disrupting your outdoor plans. Now you can preserve the integrity of your corporate adventure team building program despite bad weather. Moreover, our FREE wet weather assurance program makes this possible.
At no additional cost, Time Out Adventures provides you with several established alternate indoor programs. These programs address your core objectives and desired outcomes. Simply select your alternate indoor program when we confirm your booking. Additionally, we will ensure it is on standby ready to go should it be needed.
For more insights on adventure-based team building, explore research from Outdoor Education Research or discover urban team building strategies at Experiential Learning Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions? We've got answers! Everything you thought to ask, and some things you didn't. This is a collection of the most common queries we get on this event from our customers. We recommend you have a read to ensure you're not caught out on the day. If there's anything you're still unsure of, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Q: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM & MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE?
Answer
We suggest a minimum of 10 people for this program which allows up to 3 teams to participate. The maximum group size can be anwhere up to 500 people if you like with team sizes of 7-9 people.
Q: WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED TEAM SIZE?
Answer
We suggest team sizes of between 6-8 is best but you can go as low as 2 and as high as 10 if you prefer.
Q: DOES THIS PROGRAM ONLY WORK IN THE CITIES?
Answer
No, we can create a tailored program for any location for an additional fee.
Q: I ONLY HAVE AN HOUR?
Answer
That's Ok, we can tailor the program from as little as 1 hour up to 3 hours if you like.
Inclusions
- Cameras
- Water & Sunscreen
- Equipment inspection, allocation, delivery and setup
- Program design and documentation
- Professional facilitators
- Onsite support, liaison with event planners/co-ordinators
- Back office support staff
- Comprehensive public liability insurance for up to $20,000,000
- Scoring and review of the program
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions
- Trophies and or prizes (can be arranged upon request)
- Professional video and photography (can be organised upon request)
- Experiential learning workshops (available upon request)
- Accommodation, Food and Transfers
Extras
- Customised program to your chosen locatoin - POA
Terms and Conditions
Prices & Charges
We can tailor any of our programs to suit your requirements, outcomes and of course budget. Please don't hesitate to contact us for a fixed price quote.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We will try to be as flexible with any changes you may have prior to your event. If you need to cancel your event and it is more than 14 days from the scheduled date and you choose not to reschedule it, we reserve the right to retain 25% of the total fixed price amount or
If you choose to cancel your event and it is less than 14 days from the scheduled event and you choose not to reschedule it we reserve the right to retain 60% of the total fixed price amount or
If you choose to cancel the event on the day for any reason including weather, we reserve the right to retain 100% of the total fixed price amount.
If at any stage you choose to reschedule your event, then we reserve the right to charge a re-booking fee of 20% of the total fixed price amount or $300.00 whichever is the greater.