5 Person Relay

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Kar's Nuts Marathon Team Relay

Start time: 7:15 a.m.

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Experience the excitement of participating in the marathon without running 26.2 miles.

Amenities:
All registered runners receive:

An official long-sleeve performance wicking shirt

Commemorative Finisher's Medal

Fluid stations approximately every other mile

Entertainment stations approximately every mile

Free admission to Health and Fitness Expo

Discounted rates at various hotels

Plenty of finish line refreshments

Finish line massage

Opportunity to purchase official finish line photos

Course Description:
The five-Person relay course follows the same route as the marathon course. This is one of the best venues for running a marathon in North America.

Course Features:

International course crossing the US/Canadian border at two points

Dual start with line-up corrals (line up based on anticipated finishing time)

Ambassador Bridge

Detroit-Windsor Tunnel - the only underwater international mile in the world

Belle Isle

Historic neighborhoods

Entertainment stations

Numerous port-a-johns

This is a USATF-certified course. Click for a complete description including course maps.

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 handing off a timing chip to the next team member at a relay-exchange zone. For example, the first runner may run 3 miles to the first exchange zone. That runner will hand off to the second team member who may run 5 miles, and so on.

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 team. They include:

• Corporate/Business 500 or more employees
• Corporate/Business 100-499 employees
• Corporate/Business 99 or less employees
• Open (almost anything goes) Male/Female/Mixed
• Masters – Male/Female/Mixed (Age 40 and older)
• Universities/Colleges – Professors, Staff, Administrators, Students
• Armed Services/Police/Border Patrol/Fire
• Legal/Medical

Numbers and Timing Chip
Team members must wear a number visible on their front. Team members must also wear a "RELAY" bib on their back.

The last runner of each team must wear the timing chip for scoring the overall team finishing time.

Relay Exchange Zone Operations
Corrals will be at each exchange point. These corrals will be set up by team race numbers and all team members must remain in or behind the corrals until their team member arrives at the exchange zone. RELAY TEAM MEMBERS MUST KEEP THE EXCHANGE ZONES AND THE MARATHON COURSE CLEAR.

2007 Exchange Zones: click exchange location to see a map of the exchange point

Leg #	Exchange #	Location (mile mark)	Leg Distance
1		Starting Line (mile 0.0)	7.4
2	1 ( map)	Riverside @ Church	5.3
3	2 ( map)	Washington Blvd @ Michigan	4.7
4	3 ( map)	Sunset @ Casino Way	3.0
5	4 ( map)	E. Jefferson @ Sheridan	5.8
Finish		At Campus Martius

*All distances are approximate.
Distances may change slightly after the course is certified.

Relay Shuttle and Finish Information
There will be shuttle buses to all relay exchanges zones except relay exchange #2 start of leg #3 (Washington Blvd. @ Michigan). Exchange # 2 is less than 1/4 mile from the start and finish of the marathon. Exchange # 2 will be accessible by car or foot on the morning of the race and there will be ample parking for a nominal fee.

Click on the link to see a walking map to the exchange from the start and

click on the link to see a walking map to the finish. Also there will be a tent at exchange # 2 to act as shelter for the relay runners. It is highly recommended that teams use the shuttle buses especially going to and from Windsor, Canada. The shuttle buses will be located on Michigan Avenue @ Washington Blvd., directly south of the start lines. You MUST have a race number on and it MUST be Visible. If you do not have a number you will not be allowed on the bus. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.

Boarding the shuttle buses begins at 5:55 a.m. The shuttle buses will depart for the relay exchange zones at 6:50 a.m. SHARP. If you miss the shuttle bus, you will be responsible for your own transportation to your assigned relay exchange zone

Numbering of Relay Exchange buses:
Buses 1-9 to exchange # 1 start of leg # 2
Buses 10-18 to exchange # 3 start of leg # 4
Buses 19-27 to exchange #4 start of leg # 5

Click on this link to see a diagram of the relay buses staging area 55.91 Kb

What to do if you miss a relay bus:
Relay exchange #1, leg #2 Windsor, Canada.:
If you miss the Windsor bus, it will be impossible to make it to the Windsor exchange in time. This is because the tunnel, bridge and streets in Windsor will be closed starting at 7:00am. If you miss the Windsor bus, your relay team will out of the race.

Relay exchange # 3, leg # 4:
If you miss the bus to exchange #3, leg #4 please click on the link (

driving to exchange # 3) for a map and driving directions.

Relay exchange # 4, leg # 5:
If you miss the bus to exchange #4, leg #5 please click on the link (

driving to exchange # 4) for a map and driving directions.

It is important that team captains visit this site on a regular basis for changes and updates. Announcements, such as exchange location/maps, and any other important information regarding the relays will be published as necessary.

Returning relay runners to the finish line:
Shuttle buses will return to the finish with relay runners who have completed their leg once the bus is full (or the last relay runner has completed the leg). Returning relay runners will be dropped of at Bates and Cadillac SQ. Relay runners should then walk one (1) block north on Bates to Farmer. The entrance to the marathon finish area (parking lot) is located on the north west side of Bates @ Farmer.

Click on this link to see map of the marathon finisher area and relay bus drop off location.

NEW: 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 could result in team disqualification. Relay teams will be able to meet at the finish for their reunion and team photos.

Sweats and personal items:
The Marathon will not be responsible for the movement of sweats or personal items of relay runners. It is up to each team to figure out how to pass on sweats and personal items. DO NOT LEAVE PERSONAL ITEMS AT THE RELAY EXCHANGES, WE HAVE NO WAY OF INSURING THEIR SECURITY AND WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY

Relay shuttle buses as shelter:
The relay shuttle buses will remain at the relay exchange points (except for exchange # 2 there will be a tent) to act as shelter for the relay runners. You may remain on the bus until it is time for you to exchange with your team member and run your leg. There will also be port-a-johns at each relay exchange along with water and Gatorade.

Deadlines:
Team additions, changes, or substitutions cannot be made after October 8, 2007.

Cancellation Policy:
Entry fees are non-refundable, and entries are non-transferable to another person or event (i.e., marathon, half marathon or 5k). That means that once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not transfer your entry to another participant. You may not transfer your entry to 2008.

Race Numbers:
You will be given a race number at the time you register. Your confirmation will include your race number. Bring your confirmation with you to the health and fitness expo to receive your runner packet and to pick up your number. EACH RELAY TEAM MEMBER MUST PICK UP THEIR OWN RACE NUMBER. NO RACE DAY PICK UP AVAILABLE.

Race numbers must be visible at all times during the race, particularly when crossing international borders. Therefore, please make certain that your number is pinned to the outer-most layer of clothing at all times. Failure to comply may result in your removal from the course.

Race numbers, computer timing chips, and t-shirts must be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. There is no race day packet pick up/number pick up available. Entry confirmation will be mailed to you within three weeks of receipt at the marathon office or if you provide an e-mail address, an e-mail confirmation (if sent in by the September deadline). All on-line entries will receive an e-mail confirmation. Please be certain to include your correct e-mail address.

Awards are available for all relay categories.

Publish your participation:
If your registration is received by the September deadline, your name and number will be printed in the marathon special section of the Detroit Free Press on the Thursday before race day.

Requirements:
You team must be able to complete the marathon in 6 hours and 30 minutes. You must be able to make it to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel by 9:45 a.m. If you do not make it to the tunnel by that time, your race is over. You will not be able to continue running or walking. A bus will transport you back to the United States and the finish area.

International Requirements:
All relay divisions are international events crossing US 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.