Treetops 6th Annual Amazing Race

Based on the Emmy award-winning reality series airing on CBS, Treetops brings back its own version of the Amazing Race. This is the 6th annual event at Treetops, which was highly successful in past seasons as 12 teams of four raced across the resort and into downtown Gaylord having an absolute blast.

New for 2010!

We are offering three different ways to compete! You may race in a Kid’s Division (ages 13 and younger) or choose to be in a Low Impact Division (less running!) or the Open Division (for all ages, teens and adults welcome).

Proceeds from this year's event will once again benefit the athletic departments of Otsego County Schools such as Gaylord, Johannesburg-Lewiston, Vanderbilt and Gaylord St. Mary.

What is the Treetops Amazing Race?

Teams of four (4) will use teamwork that will test their physical and mental toughness to try to complete the race the fastest. Along the way there will be Roadblocks (a task only one team member will complete) and Detours (a choice between two tasks each with its pros and cons) that each team will need to complete to receive their next clue telling them where their next destination is. There will also be Pit Stops during the race. A Pit Stop is a mandatory rest period which insures that the team that gets the early lead is not guaranteed victory. Many prizes are awarded for accomplishments during the race and of course we can't forget about the winners!

Kid's Teams

Chldren ages 8-13 are welcome to compete in the Kid’s version of the Amazing Race and are required to have Mom or Dad sign a release form. Teams of four (4) will race across Treetops Resort completing tasks along the way on March 13th at 3:00pm until approximately 7:00pm. Portions of the race will take part on the slopes so anyone signing up should be able to ski or snowboard and have no problem riding the chairlifts. Great prizes will be awarded to the top few teams and the racers will be invited to attend the lunch banquet on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 12:30pm. Proceeds from the race will benefit the athletic departments at our four (4) Otsego County Schools. Kid's teams can sign up on their own or ask a business to sponsor the $320 entry fee. If you can not get a sponsor, please let us know as we may be able to help with the entry fee or obtain a sponsor for you! Act quickly! Only the first ten (10) PAID or SPONSORED teams in each division will be accepted. Click Here to download the Kids Teams entry and permission forms.

Low Impact Division

Teams of four made up of kids, adults or any combination of the two.
This race will begin at approximately at 5:00pm on Saturday, March 13th, 2010. The cost for the Low Impact race is $320 which can be paid by the individual team or you can secure a business to sponsor your team. Act quickly! Only the first ten (10) PAID or SPONSORED teams in each division will be accepted. Click Here to download the Low Impact entry form.

Open Division

Teams of four made up of kids, adults or any combination of the two.
This race will begin at approximately 10:00am on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 with a Pit Stop ending Saturday's activities and to continue on at 10:00am on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 until approximately 12:30pm. The cost for the Low Impact race is $320 which can be paid by the individual team or you can secure a business to sponsor your team. Act quickly! Only the first ten (10) PAID or SPONSORED teams in each division will be accepted. Click Here to download the Open Division entry form.

Entry Fee

Our entry fee is $320 per team and includes lift ticket and rental for each team member, eight additional lift tickets to use during the remainder of the 2009-2010 season, team T-shirts with your business logo on the t-shirt, your business logo on the back of all t-shirts, Food & Beverage for the team during the race, Lunch Banquet at the conclusion of the race on Sunday, March 14th for each racer as well as two (2) additional lunch tickets for you and your guest, a sign at the start and finish of the race if sponsored by a business. In addition, four (4) mid-week rounds of golf valid for the 2010 season. Recognition on michiganskier.tv and in the Gaylord herald Times as a sponsor.

Don’t race, but still would like to participate?

Plan on attending our Amazing Race Banquet! Tickets may be purchased for $25 per person.

We have several different Sponsor options available this year. Please click here to view the options.

Donate an item or a service suitable to include in our Silent Auction. Contact Kevin McKinley.

Thank you for your support of the Amazing Race!