Registration opens soon for Energetic Amazing Race

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The local version of a popular reality television series will return to Fort St. John in 2026.

The Energetic Amazing Race features teams running around Fort St. John in search of local landmarks in lieu of exotic locales.

It is based on popular reality series The Amazing Race – which has seen 38 seasons and 442 episodes produced since it debuted in 2001.

International versions include The Amazing Race Canada, which has produced 11 seasons since its launch in 2013.

City of Fort St.John recreational programmer Marissa Jordan describes the event as “one of her favourites” since beginning her job with the city, and she says it is a scaled-down version of the hit show.

“It is the same concept with kind of running around, doing puzzles, doing physical, active challenges,” said Jordan. “It is a mixed bag of anything, from challenges at businesses, physical activity, maybe more puzzle brainteasers.”

“The [big] difference is it’s all on foot,” she said, as opposed to using transportation like on television.

A team can range from two to six players, with anywhere from 10 to 12 stops around Fort St. John.

There will be adult and family divisions and entry is free. Registration will begin on Monday, April 6th and will end on Monday, May 25th.

Registration can be done by heading to the Visitor Centre inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre or by phone at (250) 785-3033.

According to a webpage from the city promoting the event, prizes will be awarded to winners as well as the best-dressed team in each division.

The Energetic Amazing Race will take place on Saturday, May 30th, beginning at the Pomeroy Sport Centre at 9324 96th Street in Fort St. John.

Check in will take place from 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m., with the event slated to start at 11 a.m. and last until 1 p.m. 

Visit the city’s Energetic Amazing Race page to find out more.