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No one likes rules. However, we want everyone to have an exhilarating and safe experience. To accomplish this we have provided some guidelines and a few rules to make sure it is possible.
How it works: Regardless of your team size (4, 5 or 6 runners) we advise that you are all in the same vehicle together. After runner #1 leaves leg #1, the remaining 5 runners drive ahead to exchange #1, drop off runner #2 and wait until runner #1 finishes. When runner #1 finishes, she passes a wristband (aka the proverbial baton) to runner #2 and then climbs into the van. The 5 runners drive now to exchange #2 to pick up runner #2 and drop off runner #3.
Race Numbers: Race numbers must be worn by every runner while he is on the course. Each runner on a team will have the same number. Race numbers will be provided to your team in the race packet.
Wrist Bands:
A Team Wrist Band must be worn at all times throughout the race by the active runner on the course. A wrist band will be provided to your team in the race packet.
Conduct: HAVE FUN! And, remember the golden rule - treat everyone like you would like to be treated. Remember you are running through people’s neighborhoods, so enjoy the experience, but always act in a manner in which you can be proud.
Exchange Zones:
We have toiled hard to find safe, large and easy to navigate exchange zones. However, some exchange zones are a little smaller than others. To that end, please be sensitive where you park, stop and slow down to ensure safety for the runners (first and foremost) and to not block other vans entering or leaving the exchange zone.
Some exchange zones will not have a parking lot so please park off the road well beyond the runner exchange zone. Remember crossing the street when going to school, look left, look right, and look left again before entering back onto the road.
Vans Following Runners:
Please use extreme caution when finding a safe place to stop to provide water or aid to an active runner. As well intentioned as your van-mates are it can cause traffic problems for other teams and those just using the road to get from one place to another. Therefore, please move from one exchange to another without stopping when possible.
Race Officials:
At every exchange zone we will have race officials. We greatly appreciate you treating them with respect. These officials are volunteers and without them this relay would not be possible. They have the authority to disqualify a team for any team violation or abusive behavior. Please understand that their judgment and decisions are considered final.
Alcohol Consumption: This should be a no brainer, but ANY consumption of alcohol during the course of this event will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification of the team if witnessed by any race official. Your safety, and the safety of all the participants, is our #1 priority and should be yours too. We promise that James Island will provide ample opportunity for a party when the relay is done.
Safety Gear:
Runners must wear a reflective vest, two flashing lights (one on the front and one on the back) and a headlamp (or carry a flashlight) before 7:00 am. Runners must wear reflective vests or bright shirts (approved colors will be released before event) after 7:00 am.
iPods: iPods are not allowed on the course before 7:00 am.
Rotation of Runners:
If you have run a long distance relay before, then this may be a little different. There are no requirements concerning the rotation of runners other than a runner exchange must happen at each exchange zone (a runner cannot run consecutive legs). This also means that the legs do not have to be divided equally among the team members - one runner can run 1 leg while another runner runs 5 legs. This allows the team to determine the best way for their relay to be run.
Support Vehicles: Each team will only be permitted only one support van on the course. The course has been chosen very carefully for your enjoyment and safety, however many exchange zones will not accommodate extra vehicles.
Disqualification:
We take all of the relay rules and regulations very seriously. In the unlikely event that any rules are broken or abusive behavior is displayed to anyone (a runner, a volunteer, a passerby, anyone) the team will be disqualified.
Have Fun: Now that we have covered all rules we must stress for your team to HAVE FUN! As we promise, it will be a memorable event and you will feel euphoric long after the relay is done.
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