RT1 Foxhunt

The Foxhunt Pubcrawl is a regularly organized social and charity event held in New York City, hosted by RT USA 1 New York City. Blending urban exploration, socializing, and charitable giving, the Foxhunt Pubcrawl is a unique twist on the traditional pub crawl format, themed around a city-wide “hunt” for a hidden “fox.”

Concept and Format

The event is structured as an urban game. One member of Round Table 1 New York City, designated as the “fox,” disguises himself and hides in a bar somewhere within the city. Participants form small groups known as hunting teams whose objective is to locate the fox by solving clues and completing tasks throughout the night.

The Hunt

Each hunting team receives a list of bars and landmarks spread across various neighborhoods in New York City. The teams are required to visit a minimum number of these locations, where they must:

  • Have a drink together

  • Take a group photo as proof of presence

  • Send the photo to the fox via WhatsApp.

Once a location is verified, the fox sends the team a task to complete. These tasks often involve interactive or humorous challenges, such as:

  • Taking a photo with the bartender

  • Performing a group toast to the crowd in the bar

  • Singing a song

Teams must complete a certain number of tasks to qualify for the next phase of the game.

 

The Final Hunt

After reaching the threshold of completed tasks, teams are given a shortlist of final bars — one of which contains the hidden fox. The race to locate the fox becomes a fast-paced final round, with teams scrambling across the city to be the first to find the fox.

Winning and Charity

The first team to find the fox is declared the winner of the Foxhunt Pubcrawl. A prize pool — typically collected from entry fees — is awarded, with the winning team receiving part of the prize and the rest being donated to a social project or charitable cause selected by Round Table 1 New York City.

Communication and Community

All coordination during the event is managed via WhatsApp, allowing for live updates, task instructions, and real-time interaction between the fox and the hunting teams. The event promotes not only fun and friendly competition but also fosters teamwork. It also gains visibility in the area as it does via social Media of the Club, the hunters and the participating bars.

Winning Teams

  • 2025 AGM Foxhunt: Team #6 with six members of RTSW, RTUS, RTCH, RTLU and RTNO — Donation of more than 1000.- USD to Veterans