4-Person Relay
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE
Sunday, April 28, 2019 @ 7:00am
REQUIREMENTS
Each member of the team must be at least 16 years of age and, as a team, be able to complete the 26.2 mile course in 6 hours (13:44 min/mile pace).
Relay teams must have 4 members to be eligible for awards.
FIELD SIZE
The team relay marathon field will be capped at 300 teams, with a total of 3,000 runners across all events; although the Race Director reserves the right to change the size of the relay field.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the Delaware 4-Person Team Relay™ is available HERE. Once you have registered, please take the time to confirm the accuracy of the information. You may be able to look up and edit your information by logging into your RunSignUp account.
NO FAXED OR EMAILED ENTRIES | NO REFUNDS | NO RACE TRANSFERS
REFERRAL REWARDS
Earn CASH & PRIZES for bringing your friends to run along with you. LEARN MORE HERE.
NOTE: Only the Team Captain can earn the $25 cash refund from the Referral Reward program as the team members so not have any payment associated with their registration to refund.
4-PERSON RELAY COURSE
The Delaware 4-Person Relay will utilize the same course as the Marathon. The route will continue to run through some of the most scenic parts of downtown Wilmington. Route changes implemented in 2019 will continue, unifying the full, half and team relay courses so everyone uses the same routes for the first 13 miles. The 2nd half of the full marathon course will run along the Jack Markell Trail to New Castle Elementary School and back. The paved and boardwalk trail will offer some amazing scenery and will be stocked with 3 water stops and port-a-pots where access permits. We are looking to add some new features to the trail in terms of entertainment and shade. Details to come!
Course is subject to change at any time. Last update 9/14/2019.
WATER STATIONS
The course will consist of 14 water stops including 2 that you will pass in each in each direction on the Markell Trail and one at the turnaround at New Castle Elementary School. Due to limited access points on the trail, we will offer full bottles of water at the stop at Mile 14.5, just at the mouth of the trail entrance. This will allow marathon runners to carry a full bottle to supplement their hydration while on the trail. Feel free to bring your own hydration system (such as a camelbak) if you prefer or to refill your bottle at the other water stations along the trail.
Each water station will also offer port-a-pots for runner use. On the trail where you will pass them in each direction, we will offer additional units to alleviate congestion.
RACE AMENITIES
SHIRTS- 2020 premiums will be released soon. We are excited to announce that all race premiums for the 2020 Delaware Marathon Running Festival will once again be performance race shirts provided by Under Armour. Shirts will be gender specific. The 2019 race shirts are pictured below.
MEDALS- The 2020 race medals will be released at a later day. Each marathon finisher will earn a medal to commemorate their successful completion of the race. The 2019 finisher medals are pictured below.
FREE RACE PHOTOS- All runners get access to free race photos. Thanks to our sponsors, everyone will get access to free Live Event Photos. Faster than ever! Photos will begin processing before you hit the finish line. LEARN MORE HERE.
COURSE AMENITIES- Mile Marker sign at each mile, Clocks at various splits on the course. fluid stations on the course (water and Gatorade), Fruit, pretzels, potato chips, energy gel and other snacks (2 locations on course), Toilets at start/finish and various points on the course.
RELAY LOGISTICS
The relay consists of 4 legs. The relay exchanges will occur in several locations along the marathon route. Some runners will be bused to and from their exchange location; Others will start or finish near the Celebration Village and walk less than 1/2 mile to/from their exchange. Each runner will wear their own race bib but all team members will have the same number. A fifth bib will be issued with the timing chip affixed to pass between members at the relay exchange point in order to track the team’s time out on the race route. Timing mats may be located just before or just after the exchange area to provide a time to each leg of the relay.
EXCHANGE TIPS
Know your teammate’s pace, keep track of the race time, and know when to expect him/her.
Wear or carry something easily identifiable by the incoming runner at the exchange.
Assist your fellow runners by shouting all incoming bib numbers.
RELAY EXCHANGE DETAILS
- LEG 1
- DISTANCE: 6 miles
- START: Start Line
- FINISH: Lovering Ave.
TRANSPORTATION: Start at Start Line; Take Bus Back to Village after running
- LEG 2
- DISTANCE: 7 miles
- START: Lovering Ave.
- FINISH: Orange St.
TRANSPORTATION: Take Bus to Exchange Point; Walk back to Village (0.2 miles) after running
- LEG 3
- DISTANCE: 7 miles
- START: Orange St.
- FINISH: New Castle Elem.
TRANSPORTATION: Walk to Exchange Point (0.2 miles); Take Bus Back to Village after running
- LEG 4
- DISTANCE: 6 miles
- START: New Castle Elem.
- FINISH: Finish Line.
TRANSPORTATION: Take Bus to Exchange Point; Cross Finish Line after running
WALKING MAP TO RELAY EXCHANGE
Bus Shuttle Times
Legs 2 and 4 will ride a shuttle bus to their exchange point out on the course. (Leg 1 leaves from the start line and Leg 3 leaves from Orange St. which is within walking distance from the Village area.) DO NOT MISS YOUR BUS. ALL BUSES will depart at the designated time. If you miss the bus you will have to make your own arrangements to get to the exchange.
- 6:45 am – Buses to Leg 2 leaves from the corner of N. Orange St. & E. 2nd St.
- 8:10 am – Buses to Leg 4 leaves from the corner of N. Orange St. & E. 2nd St.
Buses will return runners of Leg 1 and 3 to the Village once the bus is full. Depending on your speed, you may not return to the village for some time. Please plan accordingly
WALKING MAP TO SHUTTLE STOP
How It Works
Each relay team will be issued four bibs with an identical number and ONE D-Tag and a velco strap. Runners are to pass the velcro strap to their teammates at the exchange points. Runners may carry the velcro band in their hand but DO NOT crush or bend the orange D-Tag as this may damage the timing responder.
The first runner (Leg #1) will start at 7:00am along with the marathon and half-marathon field. The other three team members will need to be at their exchange zone well before the fastest runners pass by, as area roads will close. Bus transportation will be provided to designated exchange points (DETAILS ABOVE).
When approaching the exchange point, signs will designate the location of the upcoming exchange point. Upon entering the exchange area, incoming runners should make sure their bib number is visible. A volunteer will announce the incoming runner’s bib number to the waiting runners and signs will mark the bib number ranges.
Each relay runner will pass the Velcro band to the next relay runner at the relay exchange point. Timing mats may be located after the exchange area.
4-Person Relay Awards
Overall Winners: Trophy (1) to overall winning 4-person teams in the male, female and mixed categories.
Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony will take place at the main stage in the center of Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park at 12:00pm. Only the overall winners from the full marathon, half marathon, team relay, Dare Devil, and 5k will be awarded at the ceremony.
There will not be age group or second/third place awards presented or mailed for the relay teams.
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS
Results & History
See past results HERE.
Read about the extensive event history HERE.
