What is Race the Trace?
Race the Trace is EKFB’s annual fundraising event where we ask our delivery and route wide teams, including our supply chain, to go head-to-head to race the length of the trace to raise money for charity.
Why should I participate in Race the Trace?
Because it’s fun! As well as raising money for local charities along the trace, you will benefit from getting active both physically and mentally. It’s also a great opportunity for you to form a team with your colleagues and get to know each other better.
How does it work?
You earn points by exercising, and different types of exercise will earn you different amounts of points. This year, for your team to progress, you must earn points to pass over the main structures along the trace. Different types of structures require different amounts of points to cross them.
Added together, all the structures equal 3 million points. For every 150,000 points earned by each delivery project, EKFB will donate £100 to charity. This means that overall, if every team reaches the 3-million-point goal, EKFB will donate a total of £12,000 to local charities along the trace.
How long will Race the Trace last for?
This year Race the Trace will take place from Monday 3rd June to 1st July (inclusive).
Why is Race the Trace in June?
In 2021 Race the Trace took place in September. Though it was a great success, we received feedback that it would be better placed in the summer months, when the weather is warmer and the evenings are lighter for longer. In 2022 we run the challenge in June and saw an increase on engagement from all teams hence the decision to run the challenge in June again.
How do I register?
That’s easy – click here and follow the quick and simple process.
Which team should I choose?
Please select the delivery area that you work in. If you work across multiple delivery areas, either choose route-wide or choose the area you work within the most.
What types of exercise count?
All sorts! The table on the homepage shows the types of exercise that count, and the amount of points you can accumulate per minute.
How can I log my activity?
Why is it now mandatory to upload a picture when adding my activity?
Some of the feedback we recieved from Season 2 of Race the Trace was to introduce a mandatory step to upload a picture. This could be a screenshot of an app for example, or a picture of you walking your dog! We rely on people making the right choice and logging the correct amount of points; however, by uploading a picture, we increase personal accountability and accuracy. Plus, all those will be displayed on a rotating basis on your team's page - you will be able to see what people are up to!
What if my activity isn’t listed?
If your activity isn’t listed, please choose the closest type of exercise. We can’t add new activities once the challenge begins, but please drop a message to racethetrace@ekfb.com so we can include it in next year’s event.
How do I collect my points?
All you need to do is enter how many minutes and which activity you did, and our new platform will work out your points and add them to your team's total for you. Magic!
Who are the chosen charities?
This year’s key themes for charity selection have focused on social mobility, environment and disability.
G2S: LWS Night Shelter
T2G: South Northants Youth Engagement
CA: Nai's House
NC2A: The Pace Centre
RW: Ride High
How were the charities chosen?
Each project team chooses their charities – this might be through a vote or decided by the Project Director. All charities must be local to the trace (or have a local branch). This is to maximise our positive impact to communities disrupted by the works.
Can suppliers participate?
Yes! Race the Trace is open to everyone on the C23 programme, including EKFB, HS2, ASC and our supply chain. Just click ‘register’ to sign up!
Can I, or my friends or family, make a personal donation?
Yes please! You, your friends, and your family can make a personal donation on your profile page. You can also spread the news by sharing your page on social media using the share buttons on your profile page.
What can we win?
The winning team will receive the coveted Race the Trace trophy to proudly display in their head office until next year, when the challenge will start again.
Can I add GiftAid to my donation?
Yes - following on your feedback, we have added GiftAid. Please note it requires you to provide a UK home address that you can quickly fill in before making the donation.
What classifies as a "team activity"?
Any activity that involves 4 or more Race the Trace participants from the same team can be classed as "team activity." From a lunchtime walk, to playing tennis doubles and of course our eagerly anticipated football tournament. Please note only one person in the party can tick the box “team activity”. No cheating!
Can I upload a STRAVA map as evidence of activity?
We have disabled the functionality to upload a Strava map directly from the app due to concerns over privacy (ie. inadvertedly showing your location). Instead, you can take a screenshot and upload it as an image.
