Relays 101
Running Relays are perfect for endurance loving outdoors enthusiasts. Unlike traditional 5k to Marathon distance running races, the relay experience provides access to uncharted running locations and a unique camaraderie among team members. There is something exhilarating about being with your team and running for 24 hours under all times of day, sunrise, sunset, and starry skies. The Red Rock Relay provides a spectacular running setting while fostering team unity and creativity. If your team isn’t good friends when you start you can be sure by the finish line you'll have made 11 running buddies for life. Awards will be given based on time, but also best vehicle decoration and team costumes. It’s a way of saying, “Hey we dig you if you’re fast, but also if you’re fun!”
Each team consists of either 12 runners and two vehicles or 6 runners and under (ultra team) and one vehicle. Drivers and pacers must follow all traffic rules (see rules/safety page). Each runner runs 3 separate legs in a 24 hour period (approximately every 8 hours). There are 36 legs total and the legs range from 3 to 8 miles.
Our courses are well marked with signs, cones and volunteers to help runners and drivers navigate the course easily. Portable restrooms, trash cans and recycling boxes are stationed throughout the course as well. We ask all participants and volunteers use these facilities instead of leaving waste along the route.
