FAQs for Relay Runners
Relay Racers FAQ
These questions are specific to relay racers. For general festival or event questions, please refer to the ‘Runner’ FAQ.
How Does a Team Qualify for the Corporate Challenge?
When you register, you will be asked if all your team works at the same company. If you say "yes" your team will be entered in the corporate challenge. If you were not asked at registration and want to join the corporate challenge, please email us at info@runegades.com.
NOTE: B. Braun teams whose names start with B. Braun do not have to tell us that they want to be in the corporate challenge.
Is the Corporate Challenge different from the relay?
No. It is an additional award available only to corporate teams. All corporate and non-corporate teams will compete together for overall relay awards.
How will I get through police barricades when driving to exchanges?
You will receive a pass at packet pickup and a pass in your email that you can print. Keep it in your car to show to the police at the barricades.
What are the addresses and directions for the relay points?
YOU MUST HAVE THE RELAY PARKING PASS TO SHOW TO POLICE ALONG THIS ROUTE! (Available at packet pickup and as a printable pdf at the bottom of this page).
Relay Exchange 1 (mile 5): In the parking lot across the street from the Wawa at 1584 8th Ave.
GPS Link to Relay Exchange 1
Directions from Start to Relay Exchange 1 (considering road closures): MAP BELOW!
- Exit ArtsQuest lots on Founder’s Way or Polk Street to 3rd St.
- Right on 3rd St.
- Right onto the 2nd Street Ramp, proceed over the Hill to Hill Bridge (378 North)
- Take the Exit at 8th Ave.
- Right on 8th Ave.
- Right on Eaton **8th is closed at Eaton! Runners will need to display their passes to the police in order to pass. This will take some time.
- Left on Shoenersville Rd. (Parking for the exchange will be on your right)
Relay Exchange 2 (mile 10): In the Spring Street Parking Lot at the corner of Spring St. and Main St.
GPS Link to Relay Exchange 2
Directions from Relay Exchange 1 to Relay Exchange 2: MAP BELOW!
- Exit Relay Exchange 1 parking lot by taking a left on Shoenersville Rd.
- Right onto Eaton
- Left on 8th Ave.
- Left onto Spring Street. *You must show your pass to police in order to get through to the Spring Street Lot!
Where do I park for my relay?
Relay Exchange 1 (mile 5): In the parking lot across the street from the Wawa at 1584 8th Ave. GPS LINK HERE.
GPS Link to Relay Exchange 1
Relay Exchange 2 (mile 10): In the Spring Street Parking Lot at the corner of Spring St. and Main St.
GPS Link to Relay Exchange 2
Is there transportation back to my starting point?
Runners are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from relay exchanges.
What amenities will be available to me when I finish my leg of the relay?
Finisher food and drink will be available for first-leg relay runners at the exchange point.
Do relay runners all receive a finisher’s medal?
Yes! All relay runners will receive ½ marathon finisher medals with special relay ribbons. The medals will be handed out at bib pickup!
Will there be awards for the relay race?
Individuals from the top 3 Male/Female/Coed teams will receive awards, and the top Corporate team will win the Corporate Cup.
How does bib pickup work?
At least one member of the relay team should visit our expo on Friday or Saturday to pick up individual bibs. The first runner of the relay team must visit the timing tent the morning of the race to pick up the team’s ankle chip.
Do relay runners have to wear the timing chip around their ankle?
Yes, each relay team will get a single chip that straps around the runner’s ankle and is passed from runner to runner. Runners can carry it in their hand or on their wrist, but it is IMPERATIVE that the chip passes low enough to be read by the timing mat when they start and finish. If runners cross the start, finish, or exchange mats with the chip held high, it may not be read.
Can the whole team watch the start and make it to their starting points?
Yes! But don't follow your GPS because roads will be closed. Follow the directions listed above in these FAQs!
One of our teammates can't make the relay, can someone else take their spot?
Yes! Please arrive early and visit the day-of packet pickup table, which opens at 6:30 AM on Sunday.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
