Description

After the successful debut of the inaugural event in 2023, we are proud to launch a bigger and better version of this race for 2024.  More team categories, more awards, more runners, and a twist...the course will be flipped from 2023.

In celebration of the great Howard Peak Greenway System, you and your team can cover 26.2 miles of this beautiful, scenic, shaded course that explores the many parks along the Leon and Salado creeks at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in San Antonio.  You can have a minimum of 2 and up to 5 runners per team and there are several categories for you to compete against other teams.  This is a point-to-point course and each leg of the marathon relay explores a different section of the Greenway trails.  There are 5 Relay Legs and they range from 4 to 7 miles in length, so you will have to strategize on which of your runners to put on which leg.

The race starts at the McAllister Dog Park.  The first relay handoff (Relay 1) is at Walker Ranch park.  Relay 2 is at the1604 trailhead, Relay 3 is at Eisenhower Park, and Relay 4 (the handoff to the last runner) is at the Fox Park trailhead.  The race ends at the Mainland trailhead off Bandera road (parking available at Wal-Mart across the street) where a celebration and medals will be waiting for your team.  Complete map and instructions will be provided to each team.

If you have never participated in a point-to-point relay before, you are in for quite the adventure.  Part of the fun is making sure your runners get to their relay points on time and then meeting your last runner at the finish line to celebrate as a team.  So pick your team carefully.  Runners of all abilities are welcome.  (Must be at least 14 years old to participate.)

This race SOLD OUT last year, so register early to secure your spot.

Registration fee is per person. All members of the team must register separately and either create a team or join an existing team. 

AWARDS:

Awards will be given for top 3 teams in the following categories:  

* Junior Ages 14-20 (All Male, All Female, Mixed) 
* Open (All Male, All Female, Mixed)
* Masters Age 40+ (All Male, All Female, Mixed)
* Super Masters Age 50+ (All Male, All Female, Mixed)
* Non-Binary (Only First Place team awarded in this category).
NOTE:  All Mixed categories must have at least 2 females per team.

COURSE RECORDS:

* All Male - South Texas Rollers Elite (2023), 2:34:51.
* All Female - Wolfpack Running TX Women (2023), 3:00:07.
* Masters (Male) - South Texas Rollers (2023), 2:40:21.
* Masters (Female) - Wolfpack Women Masters (2023), 3:28:17.
* Super Masters (Male) - Gray Wolves (2023), 3:09:15.
* Super Masters (Female) - 

RACE RULES:

* All members of each team eligible for awards are subject to verification by race officials prior to the awards ceremony.
* All runners must carry the team baton while running their leg(s).
* 5th leg runner must wear the red race bib/number
* The race director and or race official may disqualify anyone for not adhering to the rules.
* Each leg must be completely finished or team will be disqualified
* Teams that have a runner with a baby stroller will not be eligible for awards.
* Teams that have a runner who runs with a pet will not be eligible for awards.

PACKET PICKUP:

* All packets MUST be picked up at one of the dates below. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP.

* Please choose one person to pick up for the your relay team.

       BATONS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY AT THE START LINE.  

* Packet Pickup #1 on January 28th:  REI, 11745 I-10 Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78230, Noon - 3PM.

* Packet Pickup #2 on February 3rd:  Natural Grocers, 6514 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209, 2:30-5:30 PM

 

TEAM CAPTAINS:  A Runner Race Guide will be sent to all runners with the details on relay and parking information.

Click the link below to view the entire marathon relay course, 

SARR GREAT GREENWAY MARATHON RELAY COURSE

TIME LIMIT: There will be a 7-hour time limit on the marathon and marathon relay course.

Race Start time: 7:00 AM

Race Cutoff Time: 2:00 PM

Aid on the Course - There will be several water stations on the 26.2 Mile course. THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE--You must carry your own hydration device or a collapsible cup to fill at aid stations. Please give a hoot and don’t pollute the trails, please dispose of your trash at Aid Stations or trash bins along the trails. 

Water Stops - Water coolers will be located at these approximate locations: Mile 2.5, Mile 4.5 (Walker Ranch), Mile 6.25 (Hardberger Park), Mile 10.5 (1604 Trailhead), Mile 14.5 (Eisenhower Park), Mile 16.75 (The Rim Trailhead), Mile 21.5 (Fox Park), Mile 22.75 (Buddy Calk Park).  No cups will be provided.  There are also city water fountains along the way that may or may not be functioning.

Register early: SARR members receive a 25% discount with online registration thru 12/31/23 (automatically applied at checkout).
Runners age 20 or younger and age 70+ get a 50% discount with online registration thru 12/31/23 (no other discounts apply).
Military (active/retired) get a $5 discount (no other discounts apply). Please show ID at packet pickup. Expires 45 days before Race Day.