Questions people ask before, during, and after the race

Getting in: who can race, tickets, what happens after you register, refunds and racing with friends.

• Is there a minimum age to enter?

  Participants must be 18 or older. Younger photographers are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Can one ticket cover two people?

  No. It is one ticket per person, per race. Tickets are sold on Eventbrite and stay on sale until the first checkpoint closes.

• I've registered, what happens next?

  We handle the race logistics. You prepare. We announce where the race starts and share the exact spot before race day; the other checkpoints are revealed on the day.

• What's the refund policy?

  Refunds are available up to 30 days before the race, minus the Eventbrite service fee. After that we can't refund, but you can pass your ticket to someone else or ask us to move it to another race.

• Can I race with friends?

  Yes. You can walk together and share the day, but every photographer has to check in individually at each checkpoint, and each submits their own photos.

Race day: where to go and when, checking in, the themes, how far you walk and what to bring.

• How do I know where to go, and when?

  We share the exact start before race day. The other checkpoints stay secret until you reach the one before them.

• What happens at CP1?

  Come find the UPR beach flag to pick up your race card. The 11:00 briefing reveals the first theme and the route to CP2.

• Do I have to check in at every checkpoint?

  Yes, in person, at every checkpoint, the finish included. No check-in, no result.

• What if I miss a checkpoint?

  Each checkpoint is open for a set time. Miss one and you are out of the race: the order and the timing keep it fair for everyone, so watch the time.

• Do I have to shoot the themes in order?

  No. A theme is revealed at a checkpoint, and from that moment until the finish you can shoot it whenever you want, in any order.

• How do I get from one checkpoint to the next?

  That is up to you. Walk, take public transport, or mix the two: you choose your own way through the city between the checkpoints. Look at the area on a map before you go, and wear comfortable shoes.

• Can I race both UPR One races?

  Yes. The Day and Night ticket costs €35 for both races.

• What should I bring?

  Whatever you need to shoot, walk, and survive the day: camera(s), spare batteries or film, water, comfortable shoes. See Tips & tricks for suggestions.

After the race: disqualifications and the jury.

• How do I know if my entry is disqualified?

  You're responsible for checking your own submissions after upload. Disqualifications are rare. Follow the rules of the race and check your series before you send it.

• Who picks the winners?

  A jury of photographers, different for every race, reviews every qualifying entry and selects winners per theme plus overall awards.

• Is it street photography?

  We call it urban photography: whatever you find in the city on race day, with people in it or not. The jury judges the photographs and how well the three build one series.

Anything else you want to know.

• How do I reach the organisation?

  Email info@urbanphotorace.com, or pick your topic on the contact page. We reply within a few days, faster in race season.