Race Overview

4 x 1-mile relay! (Mixed gender & fitness levels) - Max 12 teams per race!
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Relay teams are assigned using an algorithm to ensure balance.
A handicap is added to keep the race close.
Teams are finalized on race day after check-in.

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Our goal is to have at least one full alumni team & one full student-athlete team.
If there aren't enough runners, we create a mixed relay team.

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This event will take place annually on the last Saturday of July. Plan accordingly.

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Race Day Info​

• Coach Garza will open the gates and start set up ~7:30 AM

• 9 AM check-in officially opens (~15 minutes total)

  • Let me know of any changes to pace/participation

  • If you're absent after check-in concludes, you will be scratched

• Optional course jog to familiarize and warm up

• Teams are finalized after check-in (~5 minutes).

  • ​Teams will be displayed on "Current Teams" tab of records gsheet below.

  • Please no questions to timer before they are posted. You can tell by if it says Preliminary or Final.

• Find your team & determine race order (~20 minutes).

  • Report back to the check-in table your team's race order​

    • ​Expect timer will need to find your team first​
    • Need to tell each runners name in order. Wait until timer is ready for next name, please.​

  • ​Use remaining time for drills, chatting, or practicing baton passes.

    • Baton passes: 

      • Should be within the exchange zone (non-blind).

      • No disqualification for dropped batons.

• Relay starts roughly 1 hour from check-in opening. (~30 minutes)

  • Ensure you can be there for the duration of the start plus your leg.

  • Plan your warm-up time accordingly​

  • Stay out of the sun when possible​

• Spectating:

  • Feel free to invite friends/family to watch!

  • You may spectate from inside the field if participating in the race.

    • Once you are on deck, cross the track when it is safe to be ready for handoff.​

• Post-race activities

  • Group cool down along the course & pickup cones, thank you!

  • Fruit will be provided for all​

  • Feel free to hang out while the coaches have not left.

  • Check if folks plan to get lunch as a group after.

  • If you are so kind help with breakdown, thank you!

 

Course Map​