Important Dates & Final Deadlines

Gap Year 2022

First 9 Weeks of Commitment

• Follow & Complete your Fundraising Map & Stewardship Ambassador Training

*We suggest you dive into this right away and start building your team of supporting partners!

March 9, 2022

• Last call to apply for / renew passport *Beyond now, you will need to pay to “expedite”. 

April 28, 2022

• Upload your passport to your profile *Click “Passport Submission” under “STEP 3 - MOBILIZE”

• Releases & Reference forms due - medical, counselor, mentor  *If applicable, we have talked with you.

• Ensure your profile is complete

June 8, 2022: $3,500 Deadline  *Mail checks by 5/25, give online by 6/2. 

July 8, 2022: $6,000 Deadline  *Mail checks by 6/24, give online by 7/5. 

August 8, 2022: $7,500 Deadline  *Mail checks by 7/25, give online by 8/3. 

This is the minimum amount required on your fundraising summary to come to Launch!

• Travel to Launch tab completed

• Update Medical tab and check the confirmation box at the bottom

• Vaccinations box updated and confirmed

August 27, 2022: Launch 

September 8, 2022: $9,000 Deadline  *Mail checks by 8/25, give online by 9/2. 

October 8, 2022: $10,500 Deadline  *Mail checks by 9/23,  give online by 10/4. 

November 8, 2022: $12,000 Deadline  *Mail checks by 10/25, give online by 11/2. 

December 8, 2022: $13,500 Deadline  *Mail checks by 11/22, give online by 12/5. 

January 8, 2023: 100% Support Deadline *Mail checks by 12/22, give online by 1/3. 

6-8 weeks post-Race: Project Searchlight  *A 5-day debrief in Gainesville, GA to reunite and process post-race life. 

The World Race highly values ownership, responsibility and communication. As a Racer, you are expected to honor your commitment by managing and following through on these deadlines and responding promptly to communications from the Admissions Team.