A SERIES of challenges and activities delighted participants in Leeton's own version of the Amazing Race recently.
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The Bidgee Binge program organised the day, which included residents between the age of 11 and 17 taking part in various tasks.
Bidgee Binge co-ordinator Steph Hanlon was impressed with each of the 39 participants' commitment.
"We were really happy with how it went and to have that many people too, because it meant we could have 13 teams," she said.
"There were easy challenges, counting ones, hidden clues to find, relays and heaps more.
"This one was mine and Jacob's (Errey) idea ... we thought it would be something fun to do."
The Bidgee Binge program is funded by the federal government and aims to minimise excessive drinking by young people in the community by holding various alcohol-free events and promoting a range of initiatives.
"We wanted to do the Amazing Race because we thought it would be different," Steph said.
"I think everyone was pretty happy about it and they liked the prizes too.
"We made sure all of the challenges were fun so they would have a good time."
Following the end of the event, the festivities moved from the town ovals to the Leeton pool where an "after party" was held and a screening of the movie Hot Rod was shown.
The next Bidgee Binge event will be held on Monday, where founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia and co-ordinator Paul Dillon will be speaking at forums in Leeton at 10.30am and 7pm at the Leeton Soldiers Club.
