TEAM RELAY
Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701 US
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COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY
RACE DAY IS
May 3, 2026
Race starts @ 7am
TESTIMONIALS
REQUIREMENTS
Teams consist of two members who must be 13 years of age and, with a combined time, be able to complete the 13.1 mile course in under 3.25 hours (15 min/mile pace). Those who are under 13 may still be eligible to participate but must seek a waiver by contacting customerservice@corrigansports.com.
FIELD SIZE
The team relay field will be capped at 150 teams, with a total of 5,000 runners in all events; although the Race Director reserves the right to change the size of the marathon field.
REGISTRATION
Relay Teams will register online and should be initiated by the Team Captain. The captain will create the team and pay the full entry fee. During registration, the captin will create a team name and a password. Once the team is registered, the captain will share the password with the 2nd member who will be able to join the team at no additional charge (unless add ons are selected). The second team member will complete their registration online by selecting their team name from the drop down and using the password created by the captain.
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 team information by following the instructions HERE. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting our FAQs page or within the Runner Information Packet that will be published just before race week.
Opportunities to make changes to your team or DEFER your team until 2027 are available with specific deadlines. Details and deadlines are available on our FAQs page.
NO MAILED, FAXED OR EMAILED ENTRIES | NO REFUNDS | NO RACE TRANSFERS
THE COURSE
A BIG TIME RACE WITH SMALL TOWN CHARM.
The Team Relay follows the same route at the half-marathon. The Frederick Running Festival is one of the most convenient and accessible races in the region. Multiple packet pick up locations in your neighborhood, great race giveaways, a scenic and enteraining rate route and a great post race party awaits you.
You will visit historic Downtown Frederick's Market St., Baker Park, Nemyo minor league baseball stadium, Hood College and finish exactly where you started at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds.
Free and ample parking, grandstands, live music and cold beer mark the highlights of the Celebration Village on the fairgrounds track infield.
COURSE ELEVATION
RELAY DETAILS
The relay starts at 7am along side of the half-marathon. There is NOT a separate start for the relay.
The second team member will need to be at the exchange zone well before the fastest runners pass by, as area roads will close. Transportation from the Frederick Fairgrounds to the exchange point will be provided for the second runners. Transportation from the exchange point back to the fairgrounds will be also provided for the first runners.
On the course, 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.
Waiting runners will be stationed in a designated zone according to their team’s bib number. Zones are broken down for every 50 runners (i.e. Bib #9001-9050; 9051-9100; 9101-9150). Incoming runners should know their bib number and look for these zone signs.
Depending on the exchange location, timing mats may be located before or after the exchange area. Timing chips will be affixed to each of the relay bibs to record your team's time. There is nothing phyical to exchange. However, please avoid crossing the timing mat more than once with your timing chip.
RELAY LEGS
Leg 1 is approximately 8 miles. Leg #1 runners will depart on foot from the startline at the fairgrounds and complete their leg once reaching the exchange point on the campus of Hood College.
Leg 2 is approximately 5 miles. Leg #2 runners will depart on a bus from the fairgrounds at 6:45a and travel to the exchange point at Hood College to await their Leg #1 runner.
Leg 1 runners will board a bus and be taken back to the finish line to claim their medal.
Leg 2 runners will cross the finish line and claim their medal after doing so.
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.
EARN MORE BLING
By registering for the Frederick Running Festival, you are well on your way to earning some extra swag and bragging rights. The team relay or any other distance can be used to complete the BIG FREAKIN' DEAL CHALLENGE or the BLACK EYED SUSAN CHALLENGE.
RACE SWAG- '26 Coming Soon
THE SHIRT
Each year, we work with Maryland's own Under Armour to offer a top of the line giveaway item for the relay parricipants. The 2026 version is in the works.
What is in store for 2026? STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT!
THE MEDAL
Much like the premium giveaway, our medals have a Maryland Pride theme as well. The 2025 version featured a removable lapel pin with the event logo and a festive Maryland flag background
You will have to wait to see what the 2026 medal looks like.
COURSE SUPPORT
We will have 7 aid stations on the course, each stocked with water and Gatorade. Select locations will also offer fruit and salty snacks.
Each aid station will have at least one port-a-pot and a SELF HELP Kit with basic runner amenities. The relay exchange is near a water stop. Leg 2 runners will have access to both the port-a-pot and the water during their wait for the Leg 1 runner.
The following items are not permitted on the course: pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official race vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. Corrigan Sports reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items. Headphones are strongly discouraged.
AWARDS
All finishers will receive a commemorative race medals at then end of his/her leg. Trophy awards will be given to each of the top male, female, and co-ed teams.
There are not age group awards granted for relay teams.
