10-Day Challenge - How Does it Work?
Choose how you'd like to participate! Join as a team or as an individual.
RULES
- Must be 18+ to win.
- Must be following Wilderness Inquiry on Facebook or Instagram to win.
- Must be registered for the live Virtual Event to win. Register here.
- Each post that includes #MNGreatRiverRace earns one Paddle Point.
- Facebook posts and Instagram accounts must be set to 'public' to count for Paddle Points
- Posts must be posted between September 7th at and September 16th, 2020 to count for Paddle Points. **Post cutoff will be at 5pm CST on the 16th** Any posts posted after 5pm CST on 9/16 will NOT count for Paddle Points.
- Prizes will be awarded to the individuals and teams with the most Paddle Points
- Note: if you post to Facebook or Instagram stories rather than your feed, you need to tag @wildernessinquiry to ensure we see it and are able to count it for Paddle Points.
- Winners will be announced at the live event on September 17th. See below for prizes.
Individuals
1. If you haven't already, register for the race here.
2. Follow Wilderness Inquiry on Instagram or Facebook.
3. Post photos on Facebook or Instagram of any outdoor activity that you do over the 10-Day Challenge, using the hashtag #MNGreatRiverRace*
*All Facebook posts and Instagram accounts must be set to public in order to be counted for points!
Follow along with the prompts posted by @wildernessinquiry for inspiration, or simply follow your heart and get outside - the more posts, the more chances you'll have at winning!
Teams
Teams can be made up of friends, family members, or employees of an organization. (Organizations can create formal sponsorship-level teams by contacting Willy Tully at willy@wildernessinquiry.org.)
1. If you haven't already, register for the race here.
2. Select a team captain and confirm which social media handle you'll be tagging for team points - for example, team members competing for Nature Valley would tag the handle @nature_valley in each post and include the hashtag #MNGreatRiverRace. If you are competing outside of an organization, tag your team captain's social media handle.
3. Follow Wilderness Inquiry on Instagram or Facebook.
4. Post photos on Facebook or Instagram of any outdoor activity that you do over the 10-Day Challenge using the hashtag #MNGreatRiverRace and tagging your sponsor or team captain's handle*
*All Facebook posts and Instagram accounts must be set to public in order to be counted for points!
PRIZES!
With your support, the real winners are the students that gain access to STEM-based outdoor learning experiences. However, there are some sweet opportunities for you as well!
Individuals Awards
GRAND PRIZE - A free Winnebago RV rental! Awarded to the individual that posts the most with #MNGreatRiverRace and is registered for the live event.
SPIRIT AWARD - Trip for 4 to the Apostle Islands in 2021! Awarded to an individual that has the most creative post with #MNGreatRiverRace and is registered for the live event.
REGISTRATION AWARD - Trip for 2 to the Apostle Islands in 2021! Awarded to an individual that has completed the online registration for the live event no later than Sept. 16 at 11:59PM. Randomly selected.
Team Awards
GRAND PRIZE - Group paddle on the Mississippi River! Plus a hand-made mini Voyageur canoe for display. Event for 54 people in 2021 or 2022. Awarded to the team with the most Paddle Points.
SPIRIT AWARD - Wilderness Inquiry Hats + Mini Voyageur canoe! Hats provided to each team member. Awarded to the team with the most creative post that includes #MNGreatRiverRace and their team handle.
Virtual Great River Race Awards Ceremony
On September 17th from 7-7:30pm CST, join us for a fun and festive virtual celebration!
ORDER OF EVENTS:
- Welcome by Executive Director, Kim Keprios
- Host and emcee, Kevin Kling shares his story and support for Wilderness Inquiry
- Overview and highlights of Canoemobile, our youth programs, and mission impact
- Opportunity to contribute to outdoor access for all
- Awards and prizes announced
- Virtual canoeing!
Questions about registration, eligibility, posting, sponsorships, or the event? Contact Colleen at colleen@wildernessinquiry.org or call our office at 612-676-9400.
