Relay teams consist of 4-team members and can run in the 6/12/24-hour or 100-mile race categories.
TEAM ROTATION
Relay teams need to decide their rotation order before the race begins—who runs first, second, third, and fourth. Sticking to a consistent order helps keep transitions smooth, but teams can adjust if needed.
Teams can choose one of these rotation styles:
- Option 1 Rotate every lap: Each runner completes one 2.5‑mile lap, then hands off to the next teammate.
- Option 2 Rotate in sets of laps: Each runner completes 2–4 laps before switching. This reduces the number of transitions and can help runners find a rhythm.
- Option 3 Rotate by time: Each runner takes a set time block (for example, 90 minutes in the 6‑hour race, 3 hours in the 12‑hour, or 6 hours in the 24‑hour). This works well for teams who prefer longer, steadier efforts.
No matter which option you choose, communication is key. Make sure everyone knows:
- Who is running next
- Approximately when they’ll need to be ready
- Each runner’s pace, so you can estimate how long a lap will take
It's helpful to write down each runners 2.5 mile pace and set up a timer or alarm for a few minutes less than their pace as each person starts their lap.
TEAM MEMBER EXCHANGE
Relay teams can make their hand‑off at the lap checkpoint or at any single spot on the course, as long as the team uses the same location every time. Keeping the exchange point consistent helps ensure clean transitions and accurate tracking.
The most important requirement is that each runner’s bib must cross the timing mat on every lap. Every team member receives their own bib with a built‑in timing chip, and they must wear it while running their laps so the system can record their progress.
All team members will have the main gunshot start time at the start of the race. But only the first team member needs to be at the race start to start their team relay.
UNEVEN LAPS
Relay teams are encouraged to split laps as evenly as possible, but real race days don’t always go perfectly—and that’s totally okay. Sometimes a teammate is feeling strong and wants to take on extra laps, and sometimes someone isn’t at their best and needs to scale back. Flexibility is part of the fun. What matters most is working together, adjusting as you go, and doing whatever helps your team reach its overall goal. If the team does run uneven laps, be sure to mark off the leaderboard laps correctly for each team member.
RELAY TEAM REGISTRATION
Relay team registration is completed with one registration and payment for the whole team. Be sure to have all team members' information (name, gender, shirt size, email, phone, date of birth, etc.) ready when registering.
