Grab a teammate and get ready for an adventure through downtown Watertown! Inspired by The Amazing Race, the Race Against Poverty sends teams of two racing from location to location as they solve clues, tackle challenges and race the clock—all for a great cause.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You and your teammate will receive your clue packet at The Strand, and then the race is on!
Clues will lead you to locations throughout downtown Watertown, where you’ll tackle challenges, solve puzzles and discover what comes next. You’ll need a little speed, some strategy and plenty of teamwork to make your way to the finish line.
You don’t have to be a runner to race. The Race Against Poverty is designed to be fun, friendly and competitive for teams of all kinds.
Then we’ll head back to The Strand for the afterparty, awards and silent auction.
RACE FOR A REASON
The Race Against Poverty is a lot of fun. But what we’re racing for matters.
Proceeds support United Way of Northern New York’s Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead initiatives, helping local working individuals build resources, overcome barriers and move toward greater stability.
Getting Ahead is an intensive, facilitated 16-week experience that gives participants time and tools to examine their lives, identify the resources they need to build, set goals and create their own path toward greater stability.
Staying Ahead keeps that momentum going, providing continued opportunities for connection, learning and support as participants work toward their goals.
When you race, you’re helping local neighbors move forward.
STAY FOR THE AFTERPARTY
Crossing the finish line isn’t the end of the fun!
Join your fellow racers, volunteers and supporters back at The Strand for the Race Against Poverty Afterparty, where we’ll celebrate the day, recognize our winners and enjoy a silent auction filled with merchandise, gift certificates and experiences donated by generous local businesses.
READY TO RACE?
Find the person you’d want beside you when you’re handed a cryptic clue and have absolutely no idea what it means.
Then build your team of two and join us!
Saturday, September 26
Registration at 9 AM | Race begins at 10 AM
$60 per team of two
T-shirts and afterparty included
Register today at: https://givebutter.com/RAP2026
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
There are plenty of ways to be part of the Race Against Poverty! Sponsor the event, donate a gift certificate or merchandise for our silent auction, volunteer or get involved in another way.
We’d love to hear from you.
Send us an email or call (315) 755-1422
