Who should participate?
Anyone who wants to combine a fun run around Zilker park with great friends, Tacodeli and live music! All faces and paces are welcome.
Do I need to find all 3 of my teammates?
Yes. Team captains are responsible for filling their teams. All teams are required to have 4 runners to participate. Runners may run for more than one team, but must pay an additional entry fee to do so.
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 Dash for children 17 and younger. Note that this run is an out and back so participants can run any distance they’d like.
What is included in my registration?
We provide chip timing using a relay baton, an awesome Zilker Relays t-shirt, Tacodeli dinner, and drinks at the finish line for all race participants.
Can family and friends hang out and support me?
Heck yes! We encourage it! We are bringing back the post-race beer garden thanks to our friends at Real Ale. The beer is free to all and is NOT a condition of your entry. If friends/family would like to eat, they can purchase a meal ticket prior to the event. No onsite sales available for meal tickets.
Are the Zilker Relays associated with a charity?
We are partnering with Marathon Kids. We believe in getting kids excited about running and building great communities.
Do I need to buy a meal ticket if I'm on a team?
No. Your race entry gets you full access to the race, the dinner, the band and all other race amenities. Beer is not part of the race amenities, and is available for anyone of legal drinking age possessing a valid ID.
For more information go to the City of Austin Center for Events
Are the Zilker Relays a timed event?
Yes. All runners are chip timed.
What if I still have questions?
We’re happy to help you out! You can email races@austinrunners.org and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
