THE HOGEYE RELAY
The Hogeye Relay is a 4-leg relay event. The relay course is slightly different from that of the marathon so please pay close attention to the included maps. Full or half marathon runners may also be a member of a relay team( for an additional fee), but must run the first leg of the relay. Race start is 7:00 a. m.
Relay Exchange Zones The Relay Exchange Zones will be clearly delineated with signs and relay flags. As runners approach the ex-change zones, relay runners will be directed to exit the course and marathon / half marathon runners will be di-rected to continue. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL AT THE EXCHANGE POINT. RELAY TEAM MEMBERS MUST KEEP THE EX-CHANGE ZONES AND THE MARATHON COURSE CLEAR. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CROSS THE COURSE TO GET TO EX- CHANGE ZONES …. RELAY PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING ACROSS THE STREET SAFELY AND FOR CROSS-ING THE COURSE WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH ANY OF THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS. ROAD GUARDS WILL BE THERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU ACROSS THE COURSE. PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THE TRAFFIC AND CON- SIDERATE OF THE OTHER RUNNERS.
Relay Exchange Zones—
While You’ re There Be aware of the conditions and dress appropriately for the wait. There will not be much in the way of shelter at the exchange zones. Water and portable restrooms will be available near each exchange zone. You are respon-sible for your own gear and ride between exchange zones.
Relay Numbers & Timing Tag
Team members must wear a number visible on their front. The number will be color coded as to the race you are participating in. Each team will be given one timing chip attached to a brace-let. This bracelet should be worn around the runner’ s ankle or wrist. The bracelet with the timing chip must cross over the tim-ing mat before it is handed off to the next runner in the indicated exchange zones. The next runner should attach the bracelet around his / her ankle or wrist before proceeding to the next ex-change zone. The last runner of each team must wear the timing chip for scoring the overall team finishing time. You
34 2025 Hogeye Handbook will return the timing chip at the finish line. THERE WILL BE A $ 75 FEE FOR ANY UNRE- TURNED TIMINING CHIPS.
Additional Information
• First leg runner is the only one needed at the starting line— 2nd leg runner should proceed to Exchange Zone # 1.
• No more than one runner may cross the finish line— disqualification will occur otherwise.
• Relay runners will receive a technical shirt with their paid entry as well as a medal upon finishing.
• All race awards will be available at the awards tent near the finish line at the conclusion of the race.
• Aid stations will be located at approximately every mile.
• Portable restrooms will be available near each relay exchange zone and at various points along the course.
• Medical personnel available at Exchange Zone # 1, Marathon Turn Around, Start / Finish lines, and along the course.
• PARKING near the finish is very limited.
• Headphones discouraged. Please use extreme caution and be aware of instructions provided by road guards.
• No strollers or pets.
Please thank volunteers and police officers for giving their time to make this event safe and fun for all!
For directions to use when transporting team members to exchange points download the 2025 Relay Packet here.
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