What is the FIREBALL RUN?
To call it a scavenger hunt is a huge understatement. FIREBALL RUN a life size board game, an interactive adventure series. Teams solve several clues daily in order to navigate the route, locate points of interest, and score. The missions are often epic, motivational, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. You will feel every emotion during this production.
Why is FIRBALL RUN a production, not an event?
It takes over a year to produce the once-in-a-lifetime, 8 day experience, which is an entertainment venue filmed as an award winning motion picture. This is not a simple road rally.
Is FIREBALL RUN a ROAD RACE?
NO, it is an adventure production. Driving speeds are monitored by RealTrackGPS. Dangerous behavior is not tolerated. The game can be played within the speed limit.
Are the clues hard?
Not really, but they are not straight forward either, some are outright tricky. You will need internet via cell phone, tablet, or laptop to do a bit of GOOGELING to solve them. You are welcome to phone friends, family, or 5th graders for answers. If all else fails just call the FIREBALL RUN answer line for another clue or the answer and location.
What are the motoring experiences? How hard is it on my ride?
They are scored but optional events anyone and any vehicle can do; wet skid (drive in a circle on wet pavement), autocross (orange cones), and drag strip (step on the gas and go straight). Racing experience is not required. Drive at speeds comfortable to you and your vehicle.
What should I expect from participation?
Have a positive attitude and you'll have the time of your life. FIREBALL RUN is very special & emotional. Teams start as strangers and finish as friends in a collaborative, competitive, and interactive journey. Expect to be welcomed by the media, public, leadership, and Mayor of each destination. Expect police escorts typically reserved for heads of state. You are not touring America; you are playing it, interacting with it, and getting hands on with it.
Is physical activity involved?
Some missions involve light physical activity; getting out of the vehicle and walking short distances for a photo op.
Are there prizes for winning?
You play for the experience, bragging rights, and coveted trophies. The trophy for overall winning team is a custom slot machine. It is illegal to award prizes for open road activities.
How long is the production?
Eight days; from the Friday 5pm pre-arrival party to the Saturday evening finish line awards banquet, roughly 2500 miles through America. Every day and every mile is planned. Green flag is typically 10am in one city and finishes at 5pm in the next, factor the dinner reception, and all told it's over by 8pm daily.
Is it safe?
The production is carefully scripted, planned, and rehearsed. However driving a motor vehicle can be dangerous. Drivers must obey all traffic laws. Dangerous behavior or attitude can result in removal without refund. FIREBALL RUN has been accident free since its beginning.
Who should my co-driver be?
A matching personality above all. If you are competitive bring someone competitive, if you are laid back bring someone laid back. There are many husband/wife, brother/sister, and buddy teams. 2-3 person teams work best. 4 person teams are RARELY positive experiences; 4 personalities is a lot to manage in a vehicle- for 8 days.
What kind of person enters FIREBALL RUN?
Those with a drive for adventure and passion for charity; you don't need to be an auto enthusiast or a gear head. FIREBALL RUN is an eccentric mix of fun, friendly, and successful people. ARROGANCE is forbidden.
What if I register but can't make it?
FIREBALL RUN is an elaborate production customized the moment you become a member. There are no refunds or cancellations. If driver requirements are not met by August 1st the entry and registration fee is forfeited. Travel insurance is suggested.
Can I participate without a co-driver?
No. Our safety policy requires no less than two people in the vehicle at all times. If for any reason a driver of a two person team leaves during production, the remaining driver is not permitted to continue; the team forfeits entry.
Is training required?
For your safety and the safety of the motoring public; FIREBALL RUN requires all vehicle occupants attend a hands-on, defensive driver or improvement course. This is a basic course ranging from $25-$100 dollars. We recommend visiting AAA for a local driving school. Registered members have until August 1st to accomplish this course.
Why must the Main registrant fit into a leadership category?
FIREBALL RUN is hosted by several cities to promote destination uniqueness, hospitality, and vitality to influential decision makers which may lead to economic growth. If it were not for the support of host destinations, FIREBALL RUN membership would exceed $29,000 per team.