5-Person Relay

October 20, 2013 7:00am

Capacity

Relay teams: 600 teams

Note: Should we reach capacity before registration is over, we reserve the right to close without notice. These events do sell out, so you’ll want to take advantage of reduced rates and guaranteed participation by registering as soon as possible. Also note that on-site registration is not available for any events.

How It Works

Build a Relay Team

A team of five runners will cover the entire 26.2 mile distance. Each runner will run one leg of 3-7 miles. The team can have as few as three members competing. However, this will require that some team members run more than one leg. For example, if a team has only three members, the first runner may run the first two legs of the relay, the second runner may run the next two, while the third runner runs the final distance to the finish line. If a team has four members, one member must run two legs of the relay.

This year, there are several different entry categories for relay teams. They include:

Male
Female
Mixed – 3:2 Ratio
Male Masters (Age 40 and older)
Female Masters (Age 40 and older)
Mixed Masters (Age 40 and older) – 3:2 Ratio

NOTE: For a mixed team to qualify for awards, the team must have a 3:2 gender ratio. There also must be five individual participants to qualify for any award.

Each team captain is responsible for creating and paying for the team through registration. The additional team members must register themselves online after team creation. All team members must be registered by August 26, 2013. There will be no on-site registration allowed for relay teams, or leg reassignments.

Numbers and Timing Tags

Team members must wear a number visible on their front. Team members must also wear a “RELAY” bib on their back. Each leg of the relay will be timed. Runners of each leg will be given a timing tag which must be attached to their shoelace. Each leg will be timed individually, in addition to the total team time.

Relay Instructions

2012 Relay 101 Instructions

Location of Relay Buses:

All relay buses will be located on Fort St. between Washington Blvd, and Griswold 3 blocks directly east of the start. Boarding the buses begins at 5:45 AM. Buses will depart IMMEDIATELY at their scheduled time. Do not miss your bus. The Ambassador Bridge closes at 6:45 AM and it will be impossible to cross.

Leg #1 (6.2 miles)

Leg #1 begins at the official start line located at W. Fort St. and Second Ave. You must start in the appropriate wave which can be found on your bib and was assigned to you based on your estimated pace. There is no transportation to Leg #1.
MapMyRun 2012 Course Map

Leg #2 (6.0 miles)

Buses designated #2 will depart at 6:30 AM for exchange #2 in Windsor, located on Riverside Dr. between Bruce and Church (only runners with designated Leg #2 bibs will be allowed to enter these buses).
MapMyRun 2012 Course Map

Leg #3 (6.7 miles)

Leg #3 is approximately 1/4 mile from the Start/Finish line located at Michigan Ave. and Third St.
There is no transportation to this exchange.
MapMyRun 2012 Course Map

Leg #4 (2.9 miles)

Buses designated #4 will depart at 7:00 AM for exchange #4 which is located at E. Jefferson & Baldwin (only runners with designated Leg #4 bibs will be allowed to enter these buses).
MapMyRun 2012 Course Map

Leg #5 (4.4 miles)

Buses designated #5 will depart at 7:00 AM for exchange #5 on Belle Isle, Sunset Dr. and Casino Way (only runners with designated Leg #5 bibs will be allowed to enter these buses).
IMPORTANT- Only the runner completing Leg #5 will receive the team medals (all five). If you’re running multiple legs, make sure you have the designated Leg #5 bib on when finishing or you will not receive any medals.
Please note there is NO TEAM RUN-IN across the finish line. Any team that has more than one member crossing the finish line will be disqualified.
MapMyRun 2012 Course Map

Relay Exchanges:

There will be a single staging area at each relay exchange. There will be volunteers calling out incoming team numbers. This should help in locating your incoming team member. However, it is the responsibility of the relay teams and each team member to know when their team member will be arriving at each exchange. This can be approximated by knowing each team member’s running pace (how fast they run). This will help in estimating when they will be arriving at each relay exchange. Many runners now carry cell phones for this communication.

Returning Relay Runners to the Relay Reunion/Finish:

The Relay Recovery and Reunion location will be at Lafayette between Fifth and the Lodge Service Drive (on the bridge over the Lodge Freeway). This location is at the far west end of the finish area (approximately 3 blocks west and 1 block north of the finish line). Only relay participants with their race number bibs will be allowed to enter this designated area. NO Spectators are allowed in this area.

No Relay Run-In At The Finish:

Runner safety and security prevent a team run-in at the finish. Therefore the last leg of the relay is the GLORY LEG to be run by one member of the team. Failure to comply will result in team disqualification. Relay teams will be able to meet near the relay team entrance for their reunion and team photos.

Team finisher medals will be given to the runner of Leg #5 (make sure to take medals for each member of your team). If for some reason a team has to replace the Leg #5 runner, that runner must run with the designated Leg #5 bib in order to get the team medals.

Time Requirements:

We are fortunate to offer two international border crossings during the course of our event. To continue providing this unique opportunity, we MUST re-open the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to vehicular traffic at 10:00 AM. To ensure your safety and to meet all time limits, we have established the following milestones:

Milestones:

Miles	Kilometers	Landmark	Time
1.9	3.1	Bridge Entrance	7:50 AM
4.1	6.6	Bridge Exit	8:23 AM
6.9	11.1	Tunnel Entrance	9:01 AM
8.1	13.0	Tunnel Exit	9:22 AM
13.1	21.1	Half	10:37 AM
17	27.4	Indian Village	11:35 AM
22.6	36.4	Exit Belle Isle	12:58 PM
26.2	42.1	Finish Line	1:52 PM

NOTE: If at any time you fall behind these milestone times, you may be required to board a bus to be transported back to the start-finish area.

International Requirements:

All relay divisions are international events crossing U.S. and Canadian borders twice. It is a privilege and an honor to use the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Do not drop articles of clothing, water bottles, tissue or paper cups as you run across these prestigious landmarks.

It is imperative that you accurately complete all information on the registration form, including date of birth, citizenship, and green card information (if applicable). All registrations are submitted to the Department of Homeland Security for pre-approval. For further requirements and restrictions click here.

Prizes

Prizes for relay teams are based on chip time (not clock time). Please note, participants of the 5-Person Relay will receive a Team Plaque, as well as Individual Team Member Plaques in the following categories:

Place	Open Male/Female/Mixed	Masters Male/Female/Mixed
1st	Plaques	Plaques
2nd	Plaques	Plaques
3rd	Plaques	Plaques