Teams
Running a relay is a lot of fun. Most participants are hooked on the relay concept after their first one. There is something special about going for a run at 3 in the morning under the moon and stars. Relays also provide a wonderful bonding experience and unique camaraderie that isn't found in other events. Just read some of the feedback we've received from participants. You also have the chance to be silly by running in a costume or decorating your van. Then there is the finish, where it is a tradition for a team to cross the finish line together. But there are logistics to figure out so planning ahead will make it easier come race day.
The first thing you need to do is to put a team together. You can start by recruiting your running friends to join you. It's always best to get a commitment by collecting their share of the registration.
After you have your team, you'll want to start planning other logistics like. Click on the Get Ready tab for more information and details.
- Renting a van or SUV
- Acquiring gear
- Book lodging for the night after the race in Buena Vista
Competitive and Non-Competitive categories: 10-person, 5-person Ultra teams, 3-person Super Ultra teams
COMPETITIVE:
In the competitive category, teams must have their runners run in the same consecutive order for the entire relay. The written order of runners (i.e. the Team Running Roster) is required to be submitted at the start line. A complete/accurate written Time Sheet is required to be submitted at the finish.
Below are the 5 divisions within the competitive category:
Men's - All Men
Women's - All Women
Coed - Can be any mix of genders
Masters - All team members must be 40 or older; a photocopy of each runner’s drivers license will be required to be submitted at the start line.
Corporate - At least 70% members must be employed or relatives of employees of the same company. The team name must include the name of the company. No gender categories in this division.
10 person Teams: 6 - 10 runners will run their respective relay legs in the same consecutive order throughout their adventure. For example (in a 10-person team) - Runner One will run legs 1, 11, 21; Runner Two will run legs 2, 12, 22; and so on.
Ultra teams: 4-5 runners will run their respective relay legs in the same consecutive order throughout their adventure. For example (in a 5-person team) - Runner One will run legs 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26; Runner Two will run legs 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27; and so on.
Super Ultra (3 runners): can run their legs in any order they want including combining multiple legs, alternating legs, and so on; Each runner must stop and check in at every runner exchange.
NON-COMPETITIVE:
Helter Skelter allows teams to create their adventure as they go! Helter Skelter teams can choose to have their runners run in any order they want. Helter Skelter is a non-competitive category available for both 10-person and Ultra teams. No awards are given in the Helter Skelter category, but it sure is a whole lot of fun!
