OVERVIEW

WHAT HAS 36 LEGS, 24 FEET, AND RUNS ALL NIGHT?
The Relay is a 199 mile, 12-member team run from Calistoga in Napa Valley, across the Golden Gate Bridge at midnight, to the ocean in Santa Cruz County, promoting donation through Organs 'R' Us ("ORU"). Pledge your support for 100,000 Americans waiting for organs (see Fundraising).

DEADLINES FOR ENTERING A TEAM
1. By March 1, enter team online (requires team name and Captain's minute/mile pace).
2. By March 1, mail one nonrefundable $960/team ($80/runner) check payable to The Relay.
3. By March 8, view Registered Teams to ensure that entry fee has been processed.
4. By March 8, instruct up to 11 runners to enter online (requires individual minute/mile paces).
5. By April 15, raise mandatory $600/team ($50/runner) donation payable to ORU.

START/HEALTH EXPO – SATURDAY, 7 AM-5 PM
featuring exhibitors, food, music and view of the mountains. Captains must check in one hour prior to the assigned start time.

START TIMES
are calculated using runner paces to reduce congestion and ensure that teams do not miss the fun by running ahead or behind the race. There is a $100 fee to request or change a start time.

COURSE
Boasts the largest number of tourist destinations of any run with 36 legs (three legs per runner, 3-8 miles each) through 36 cities and across the Golden Gate Bridge at midnight.

CAUTION
Run on the Right (with traffic) except part of Leg 1 and Leg 18. Obey the California Vehicle Code including stopping at red lights and crossing roads in crosswalks or at intersections. There are no road closures, traffic control or aid stations. Exercise caution always.

FINISH/VICTORY PARTY – SUNDAY, 10 AM-8 PM
with awards, exhibitors, food/drink, music and view of the Pacific Ocean. Runners should join their final team member and finish as a team.

REQUIREMENTS
Captains: must register online and mail one $960 nonrefundable check for the team via US mail by March 1. Teams may participate with 12 or fewer runners.

Donation to ORU: $600/team ($50/runner) minimum is due April 15. See Fundraising.

Runners: After confirming their team's entry at Registered Teams, runners must enter online by March 8 to avoid $20 late fees. Runners must stay off the road when spectating and wear their team number (bib) and baton when running.

Safety: Teams must provide two flashlights, two reflective vests and two vehicle signs, "CAUTION-RUNNER ON ROAD" (minimum 17 x 22 inches); bring signs or purchase at Start. From sunset to sunrise, wear reflective vests and carry lighted flashlights (see Rules). Reflective vests are recommended during daylight to increase visibility, especially on blind curves.

Vehicles: Teams must provide two vehicles (maximum 6.5 x 19 feet). No buses, extra vehicles, limousines or motor homes. Vehicles must display team number (provided) on front and rear windows and a rear sign, "CAUTION-RUNNER ON ROAD." Vehicles may not trail runners, but must drive ahead to ready the next runner. Receiving a police citation will disqualify a team. At Exchanges, only Active Vans (vehicles waiting for incoming runners) may park. Active and Resting Vans may park in Van Exchanges (6, 12, 18, 24, 30).

Volunteers: If any runner lives within 50 miles of the course, two volunteers, age 16 or older, must register via the Online Entry by April 15. On a first come basis, volunteers may choose a shift of 4-5 hours along the course. Teams with every runner living more than 50 miles from the course are exempt from the volunteer requirement.

BE SAFE AND HELP FUTURE RELAYS
		Follow the Rules and obey the California Vehicle Code.
		Park safely off the road. Do not obstruct traffic or private driveways.
		Do not force walkers onto the road by obstructing the shoulder.
		Only Active Vans may park in exchanges.
		Stay off the road and away from the Baton Exchange Area unless waiting to receive the baton.
		Use bathrooms or portable toilets and not private property.
		Keep Exchanges clean, dispose of trash and be quiet at night.
		Be courteous and express thanks to law enforcement, property owners and volunteers.

COMPETITIVE VS NONCOMPETITIVE TEAMS
Competitive: Teams desiring to be recognized as winners for finishing first, second or third in a division must follow all Rules. Submasters (minimum age 30) and Masters (minimum age 40) teams must submit a copy of each runner's driver license at the Start. View Divisions/Categories.
Noncompetitive: Teams participating for fun and adventure (the majority of teams), do not need to maintain the order of runners submitted on the Roster/Waiver at the start, however, it is logistically advantageous to do so.

FIND A RUNNER OR A TEAM ON THE MATCHING MESSAGE BOARD
Match and make new friends! Entries from individual runners will not be accepted until they are matched with a team.

SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS
Until March 8, a captain may substitute a runner or a runner may add to a team with less than 12 without cost. For substitutions, the captain must log into his/her Captain's Online Entry as a returning user and delete the runner to be dropped. A new runner may then join the team using the Runner Online Entry as a new user.
After March 8, substitutions and additions are $20 per runner at the Start using the form in the Racebook. No phone or fax substitutions or additions.

SPONSORSHIP
Many companies sponsor teams and display corporate names on shirts/vans and feature company teams in corporate communications. Donations to teams may not be deducted as charitable contributions to Organs 'R' Us. View sponsor benefits.

BE IN THE NEWS
NBC 11 provides pre-race and race coverage. Many runners contact local television and newspapers with team stories resulting in more than 100 articles. (See Press Release).