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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 12 - My Mascara Runs Faster than You Do! - Go To Team!
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 12October 1, 2025 through November 23, 2025
My Mascara Runs Faster than You Do!
This list of tasks is not inclusive and just an example of tasks that may be assigned.
As you finish a task, you may move down the list to harder or more involved tasks, but tasks will be assigned at random.
Tasks:
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews.
7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
10. Read 4 books by authors' who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb).
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition.
16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.
17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite'.
19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.
23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
24. Read 6 books on RRRC's bookshelf, the books can not be added by anyone on your team within the last year.
25. Read 4 books by one of the 2022 FACs. (A different time frame may be given when assigned.)
26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters.
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2020, team picks the year. (Year may vary when assigned.)
28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf, no pass for this task.
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
31. Read 6 books rated over 4.0.
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.
36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover.
37. Read 6 books set in the US.
38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
39. Read 6 books set outside of the US.
40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.
42. Read 6 books featuring best friends.
43. Read 6 books published in June. (A different month may be used when assigned.)
44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name.
45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. (A different number may be used when assigned.)
46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
47. Read 6 books set in a major city.
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
57. Read over 1000 pages in books that are MPG Romance.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
59. Read 4 books that are NOT MPG Romance.
60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.
61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series. No pass for this task.
66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.
67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with A. (A different letter may be used when assigned.)
68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
74. Read 6 books published in a teammates' birth month, you may not use your own month.
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover. (A different animal may be used when assigned.)
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. No pass for this task.
83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. (A different color may be used when assigned.)
84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
85. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover. (A different object may be used when assigned.)
87. Read 8 books set in NYC. (A different city may be used when assigned.)
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
89. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
98. Read 8 books with fewer than 10 letters in the title.
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
100. Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title.
Tasks will be explained in detail when assigned.
**Series rule will apply to tasks where you pick from the group or a teammate's shelf.**
Information required when posting your completion/s:
Task
Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.
**Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only! If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.**
Please note that a rating is required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊
Please limit your completion posts to one book each.
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 12October 1, 2025 through November 23, 2025
My Mascara Runs Faster than You Do!
* = In team.
# = Partial team, teammates needed.
Participants:
* Jamie
#Kat
Jessica R.
Kathryn
#Shandrea
* Liza
christene_littlelibrary
Sunflower Reads
* Shan ~A~
* Geri
* Julie
* Karen ♐
* Danielle Gypsy Soul
* Megan
* Laura
#Maritza
*Dhruti
#Vi
#Ariel
* Ela (Mouse333)
* Emily
*Casey
* Eugenia
* Mrsgeo
*Gelaskaca
* Michaele
*Kendra
#Christy
Anastacia
* Jessica S.
* Diane
* DeeNeez
* Jill
* Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
#bamaace83
*Trio
*Berit
*Laura
#Vicki
*Jackie
*Sally906
*LaurLa
*Louise
*❀Tea❀
*VNerdbooks
*Caipi
*Janeylou
*Amanda
*Helke
#Michelle's Empty Nest
Renee
#Adrienne
#Em
#Princesspint
#Jessica L
*~KarenH~
*☘KathyD☘
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 12October 1, 2025 through November 23, 2025
My Mascara Runs Faster than You Do!
Teams:
Team 1:
1. Jamie
2. Liza
3. Danielle Gypsy Soul
4. Mrsgeo
Team 2:
1. Shan ~A~
2. Julie
3. Ela (Mouse333)
4. Emily
Team 3:
1. Geri
2. Karen ♐
3. Megan
4. Laura
Team 4:
1. Eugenia
2. Michaele
3. Jill
4. Amanda
Team 5:
1. Jessica S
2. Diane
3. DeeNeez
4. Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
Team 6:
1. Kat
2. Shandrea
3. Maritza
4. Renee
Team 7:
1. Trio
2. Caipi
3. Janeylou
4. Amanda
Team 8:
1. Dhruti
2. Casey
3. Gelaskaca
4. Kendra
Team 9:
1. Berit
2. Laura
3. LaurLa
4. VNerdbooks
Team 10:
1. Jackie
2. Sally906
3. Louise
4. ❀Tea❀
Team 11:
1. bamaace83
2. Vicki
3. Michelle's Empty Nest
4. Sunflower Reads
Team 12:
1. Helke
2. Jane (PS)
3. Shelby
Team 13:
1. Adrienne
2. Em
3. Vi
4. Ariel
Team 14:
1. Jessica R
2. Kathryn
3. christene_littlelibrary
Team 15:
1. Princesspint
2. Jessica L
3. Christy
4. Anastacia
Team 16:
1. ~KarenH~
2. ☘KathyD☘
3. Courtney
4. Chan
Do we throw our hat in here on this thread? If so just checking if audio books are ok
I'd like to sign up. I don't have a team. I read a wide range of genres, but I prefer M/M, fantasy, contemporary, and dark romance. I'm a mood reader who reads between 5-8 books per week.
I’ll sign up I don’t have a team. I read contemporary mainly.
Casey wrote: "Do we throw our hat in here on this thread? If so just checking if audio books are ok"Audiobooks are ok! (Like I would do a challenge where you couldn't listen?! 😂)
No abridged audiobooks though.
I would like to sign up. I don't have a team. I read mostly contemporary romance, dark romance, romantasy and sapphic romance.
I would like to sign up, but I don't have a team. I read romantasy, dark romance, contemporary romance, historical romance, thrillers, and a lot of why choose/ reverse harem stuff. and always open to more. I read 1-3 books a week.
I’m in! I can captain if needed, read mostly contemporary, dark, thriller/suspense romance, “chick lit”, and sports romance.
Jamie wrote: "I'd like to sign up. I don't have a team. I read a wide range of genres, but I prefer M/M, fantasy, contemporary, and dark romance. I'm a mood reader who reads between 5-8 books per week."I'd love to team up with you, Jamie! I'm a mostly M/M reader too, with a mix of everything!
Liza wrote: "I'd love to team up with you, Jamie!..."Sounds great Liza! Let's do it!
Sign me up. no to captain. I usually read romantasy, dark romance, contemporary romance, mystery/suspense romance and some historical romance. 3-5 bpw
I would like to join. This is will be my second team challenge. I don't have a team. I enjoy romance, romantic suspense, romantic fantasy, ... almost anything romance.
I'm here signing up with Julie and crew from last round if everyone signs up.
Welcome everyone! Some newbies here too. 😊 A couple of quick tips:✱ It is extremely helpful if you include your reading pace when signing up if you aren't signing up with a team!! (Think about your schedule over the next couple of months too.) This challenge can be as fast paced or as slow paced as your team wants to move. But it can be very frustrating if you want to move faster than other teammate/s. And conversely, stressful if you are feeling pressured to read faster than you enjoy. Reading pace is as important as reading tastes!
✱ I can guarantee that you will be happier with your team if you create it, rather than leaving it to me!
Shan ~A~ wrote: "I'm here signing up with Julie and crew from last round if everyone signs up."I'm in!
Ela(mouse333) & Emily, Shan~A~ & I are ready for another round.
Signing up with Geri, Laura & Megan (MSG 19)
Liza wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I'd like to sign up. I don't have a team. I read a wide range of genres, but I prefer M/M, fantasy, contemporary, and dark romance. I'm a mood reader who reads between 5-8 books per w..."I'll join you guys. I read primarily M/M with a little M/F Fantasy or Paranormal romance.
Signing up with Geri, Laura & KarenMsg 19 & 21
Signing up with Megan, Geri and Karen msg 19
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "I'll join you guys...."Sounds great Danielle!
I would like to sign up. I'm at a 1 book a week pace right now. I like to read a wide range of genre ( not so much fantady or sci fi).I can join Shandrea message 12.
I'd like to sign up, I don't have a team.I mostly read Paranormal/fantasy romance with some contemporary. Love age gap books.
Ideally, I'd like a more relaxed team. I typically read 3 books a week because it depends what mood I'm in.
I had fun last time... So my preferred genre, MM, MF, Why choose, Dark Romance.. I think as of now no steampunk, FF....And would need team.I am moody reader, read 3-4 books a week.
I am in, I will need a team. I read romance, fantasy, mystery, mostly MF. I avoid RH, Dark Romance. I read 2-4 books a week.
I didn't miss sign ups this time! LOL I am in but will need a team. I read romance, mystery, thriller but am open to anything! I read about 2-3 books a week but can read more if needed. <3
Julie wrote: "Shan ~A~ wrote: "I'm here signing up with Julie and crew from last round if everyone signs up."I'm in!
Ela(mouse333) & Emily, Shan~A~ & I are ready for another round."
Signing up with Julie, Emily and Shan ~A~
I'm in! Ela(mouse333) &Julie, Shan~A~ & me please
I’m in. I enjoy everything except historical and I’m challenged to read some mystery. I can though. I read a book every day and a half. Retired so I am pretty open.
I'm in. I read mainly MM Romance but I'm open to most genres, except possibly horror. Looking for a team.
Mrsgeo wrote: "I'm in. I read mainly MM Romance but I'm open to most genres, except possibly horror. Looking for a team."Do you want to join our team? It's me, Liza, and Danielle Gypsy Soul.
Eugenia wrote: "Eugenia Michaele
Jill
(and Amanda)"
I'm in. :)
Hi! I'd love to participate and would need a team. I only read MM, and I read about 5 books a week if all goes well in my world.
I updated the participant list, but the teams that have joined/formed will have to wait until tomorrow. 😊
I'm in and will need a team. I prefer to read mainly M/F romance, with a focus on contemporary, small-town, western, and sports romances. I will occasionally throw in some historical romance for variety. I can commit to 1-2 books a week max.
where did my post go? I'm sure I already posted this morning..oh well.. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'm in tho.. need a team..
I mostly read MM, but MF also okay, with focus on mystery / crime, contemporary, urban fantasy and historical romance for MF
I can read 2-3 books a week
Hope you're well Kat!Me, DeeNeez, Diane and Skye Blue are teaming up again :)
Do I need to confirm I am signing up with DeeNeez Jessica and Skye?
I’m on Jessica’s team with Diane and Skye
So Jaimie, Liza Mrsgeo and I are now a team (Although we signed up individually we have now formed a team).
Dhruti wrote: "I had fun last time... So my preferred genre, MM, MF, Why choose, Dark Romance.. I think as of now no steampunk, FF....And would need team.I am moody reader, read 3-4 books a week."
Do you want to team up again?
I’m on Jessica’s team with Diane and DeeNeez
MKat, can I please withdraw. Didn't want to delete my message in case it messed anything up.Thank you
October 1, 2025 through November 23, 2025
My Mascara Runs Faster than You Do!
Challenge Dates:
Signups open until Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 6 PM US ET.
Remaining Teams Assigned after signups close on September 27, 2025.
First Task Assigned Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6 PM US ET.
Challenge Ends on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Midnight US ET, completions will not be accepted after this time.
The Amazing Race Team Challenge is a team challenge where you get to form your teams! Of course, you can also sign up on your own and be added to others to form teams too. 😊 Each team will work together to complete tasks. Once complete, you will be given another task to complete. After the first task, teams will be on different paths with tasks randomly assigned. The same tasks may be assigned to different teams at different times, but no task will be used more than once by the same team. Each team works at their own pace and the team that completes the most tasks at the end of 8 weeks will be the winner!
Teams will consist of 4 members. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older. Please sign up in this thread and indicate if you are signing up as a team or if you are looking for a team. Please note that some tasks require the teammates to read the same genre, author or even the same series, make sure you find like minded teammates when forming your teams!! If you are signing up as a team, every team member will need to sign up. You may also sign up as a partial team and either add people as individuals sign up or have them added at the end of signups to bring your team to full strength. If signing up individually, you can include favorite genres/sub-genres and any other preferences to help with matching to like-minded teammates. You may find friends also signing up and form your own teams after signing up as well. I will do my best to match teams from any remaining individuals. Remember signing up individually might mean you get to find new friends! Teams will appoint a leader to keep track of the team's progress through each task.
After the first task is given to everyone, when a team finishes their task they will need to report their completion in the Tracking/Q&A thread. I will confirm the completion and assign their next task. New tasks will not be assigned more frequently than every other day. I will attempt to respond quickly to confirm completion and assign new tasks, but please allow up to 24 hours. If I am unavailable, another mod will assign the task.
Each teammate will need to participate in each task, but may take a pass for one task during the course of the challenge. For some tasks, no passes will be allowed. One or more teammates using their pass for a task does not lower the required books to complete the task. Completions posts will need to be made when finishing each book for a task, similar to the PtP and Bachelor Challenges. Please limit your completion books to 1 book each. A player will be removed if they make no comment for 3 days after a new task is assigned or 2 days after the rest of the team completes the task (whichever is later), despite attempts to make contact. This is a very interactive challenge! You will be expected to check in with your team regularly, multiple times a week if not daily. It is the team's responsibility to notify the host (me) if a teammate fails to complete the task in a timely manner or otherwise goes missing!
There is a 150 page minimum for books, rereads and audios ok. Books may only be used once per player during the challenge. Players may read the same book for a task unless otherwise specified. Books do not have to be romance, but must be fiction.