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- PARTNERSThe Zilker Relays are made possible by these great partners!
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10 MILE RELAY. 4 PERSON TEAMS. 2.5 MILE LEGS.
CENTRAL TRANSITION AREA COMPLETE WITH FUN, MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK.
The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile race with teams comprised of 4 runners. Each participant runs a 2.5 mile loop from one central festival/transition area. The team concept of the Zilker Relays is not unique, but the combination of a relay, festival home base, drinks and music, make this experience a favorite for runners of all calibers and ages. You don't have to train like a marathoner for this one. All you have to do is be willing to run/jog/walk/stroll 2.5 miles, enjoy live music and great food and get 3 of your siblings/kids/buddies/colleagues to come join you for this one of a kind running experience.Some Background"One summer evening I was running in Zilker Park while the sun was setting: I stopped and thought, what a great venue for a relay, party and concert," states event founder, Paul Perrone."I believe we have set the bar very high in Austin for what a participant receives for their entry fee."Family FunIn addition to a great run, participants are treated to live music and a beer garden after the event. We like to reinforce the "fun factor" that running can bring into a person's life. Running doesn't always have to be a solo effort and racing doesn't always have to be focused on individual achievement.We even have a great kids relay that allows for the event to make for a family outing. - PRESS"There’s only 2.5 miles between you and what is known as Austin’s best post-race party."— Denise Malan, The Runner's Bucket List: 200 Races to Run Before You Die
"This great running of the tribes offers the absolute best post-run food (thank you Tacodeli) and music in Austin, not to mention a unique 4-person relay!"— Bob “Wish” Wischnia “It doesn’t matter whether you’re fast or slow, young or old, as long as you like to run and have fun."— James Allen, Founding Sponsor - FAQ'sWe want to help make things easy. If we haven't answered your question below,please contact us at questions@zilkerrelays.com and we'll work to help you find an answer.Who Should ParticipateAnyone who can walk, jog, run, sprint or find someone to push their stroller for one 2.5-mile leg of the relay.
Can children participate in the Zilker Relays?
Definitely, if they can make it 2.5 miles on their own. If they're not quite ready for a full relay, we have a Kid's Relay for children 9 and younger...sign up for the 1379 Sports Zilker Kids Relay...teams of 4 kids each running about 600 yards!What is included for my registration?Each participant will receive a timing chip, race bib, an awesome Zilker T-shirt, Dinner and 2 drink tickets (for those of age) and plenty of fun stuff from our sponsors.Can family and friends hang out and support me?Definitely. Only of age, paid participants will get drink tickets but, where local laws allow, concert, beer & food tickets will be available for sale.
Are the Zilker Relays a timed event?Yes. We do provide timing chips at each event to make sure the rival fantasy football teams know who really won. We provide a Nascar style transition area to make sure nobody gets run down. Bragging Rights are a BIG part of the relays.Are the Zilker Relays associated with a charity?Definitely. In each city we will be partnering with a great local charity. The event is all about getting everyone active together and partnering with charities in your home town while we do!
Do I need to find all 4 of my teammates?Yes. Although we’d love to help out completing the team rosters, we cannot be responsible for losing any bets. You don't have to pay for them though. Just have the first member make up a rad team name and share it with your teammates to make sure they join the right team! It will be in an easy to use drop down menu on our great Eventbrite registration site so they can't even mess up the spelling!
Why didn’t you answer my question?We’re truly sorry. If there is something else you’d like to ask please feel free to reach us directly at info@zilkerrelays.com.
Packet Pick-upWe will have packet pick-up and race registration on Sep 5th from 4:00 to 5:45pm.NOTE: One person picks up the entire team packet. - CONTACT USStill have questions or concerns about the Zilker Relays? Please contact us below and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
- BeneficiariesWe are committed to building healthy, fit communities. We think working to help keep kids active and healthy is cool and we want to do what we can to help get them off to a great start in life. We look for beneficiaries with the same interests in mind when we form our local partnerships.
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- Meal Tickets, Team Tents & VolunteersReserve your teams tent space, purchase a meal ticket (if not on a team), or sign up to volunteer. You're one click away from a great time! VOLUNTEER AUSTINYou're a click away from our registration page for Zilker. You can do this! AUSTIN:MEAL TICKETS & TENTIf you're not on a team, but still want to come out and have some fun, go ahead and click here. Get your meal ticket and enjoy some awesome Tacodeli, Live Music and fun at Zilker Park
- OUR TEAMPaul PerroneThe founding partner of the Zilker Relays, Perrone (L) is shown here with his team from The Genesis Agency (TGA): a sales and marketing company focused on the running specialty market. When not working on the Zilker Relays or the numerous brands under their purview at TGA, Perrone loves riding his bike as much as possible.Stan KozlowskiOwner of Cooper Wynn Events whose services include all facets of event management with a big dose of hospitality and business acumen; our skill sets resemble a team of happy overachievers that meticulously transform parks and streets into fantastic events and back again in awesome fashion. Essentially, we really enjoy what we do and our clients and staff see the value in our team-based approach, our enthusiastic mantra and our reliable, professional execution. That's CooperWynn....See you at the start AND finish!
- COURSE MAPWe changed the course this year to help make it more spectator friendly. It also allows us to put the post-race party back up on the grass! 2014 CourseThe new course for 2014 will be more spectator-friendly than ever. Just like the old days, we get to start and finish up on the grass in Zilker Park.
