Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Scene in the City Scavenger Hunt?
The Scene in Winston-Salem Scavenger Hunt is an adventure. Teams solve clues and complete challenges while navigating through downtown Winston-Salem. It's a scavenger hunt, road race, and city tour - all rolled into one heck of a fun day!
What do I get?
A fun day!
A memorable adventure!
A recyclable event bag
Variety of possible prizes (best team name, best costume, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
Door Prizes
Post-race refreshments
Goodies provided by our sponsors
Clues, clues, clues
Information about Winston-Salem for your future enjoyment of the city
A story to tell.
There are prizes - some pretty good ones!
1st place- $100
2nd place- $50
3rd place- $25
There is also the possibility to win prizes at the various checkpoints or along the route.
What should I wear?
Dress for the elements.
Dress for a day of running and/or walking.
Dress fun.
Most teams wear running shoes and many teams wear custom team costumes - the best costume wins a prize.
I’m in – what’s the damage?
$20 per person. Your entry fee includes an event bag and four hours of fun! It’s priceless, really…
Where do we meet?
The Atrium of the Chatham Building (behind Brew Nerds)
304 West Fourth Street, Downtown Winston-Salem
Registration begins at noon, the race begins at 2pm sharp! Each participant must sign a waiver at the on-site registration, even if you register online. Each team must check in to receive their packet of goodies and their first clue.
(Parking will be provided at a parking deck on Fourth Street, just East of Foothills)
Can I participate with a group?
Absolutely. You must sign up as 2 person team, but feel free to buddy up with other teams if you’re looking to have fun with a group of four or more friends.
What should I bring?
(see What You Should Bring page)
Optional: (Some may help you, some may not, none are necessary to win the race)
1. GPS.
2. Maps.
3. Guidebooks.
4. Laptop.
Digital Camera?
This is an official BYODC event - Bring Your Own Digital Camera. You’ll use it to take a picture of you and your teammate at most checkpoints.
Don’t have a digital camera?
Ask family and friends to borrow theirs – odds are you know somebody who has one.
How are you involved with the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership?
A portion of every team's registration goes toward this great cause.
I’m out of shape. Can I do this?
You’ll be able to complete the course. That said, you may finish with wobbly knees and a bit of sweat.
Do I have to know my city like a tour guide, or what?
No. Think on your feet and you’ll have a shot to win no matter what. Let the clues guide you.
What’s the course? / Where do we go?
The boundaries of the hunt are:
Seventh Street to the North
Brookstown Avenue to the South
Patterson Avenue to the East
Glade Street to the West
Modes of transportation?
This is a pedestrian race. Wheelchairs for physically impaired persons are allowed.
Will I have to eat things?
No, you will not be required to eat anything during the hunt. However, if you pass a restaurant or coffee shop and it lures you in with its edible goodness, feel free to partake!
How long is the race?
The course is designed so the winners should finish in 2-3 hours, the majority in 3-4 hours, and the race will end after four hours. The distance of the race depends on the route you take. Think about three miles on your feet, maybe less, maybe more – it’s up to you.
What if I can’t find a checkpoint?
Don’t give up! Keep looking, ask for help, you can call Hunt control for a hint - for a time penalty.
Can my cousin / co-worker / grandma be my teammate?
Be alive, human, and 18 or older and you qualify.
What if it rains?
Rain or shine, the race will go on.
Will I be on TV?
There might be some local coverage of the event.
Who thought of this?
The Scene in the City Scavenger Hunt was organized by volunteers from Winston-Salem.
I can’t participate, but I’d like to volunteer. What do I do?
Thank you. Email us at info@sceneinwinston-salem.com
I have another question. How do I find the answer?
Email us at info@sceneinwinston-salem.com