The proposed format
A relay for two to four runners is under consideration alongside a solo full marathon. This is a planning range, not a final eligibility rule. The organizer has not set equal legs, minimum leg distance, exchange points, timing procedures, or the number of available teams.
What a team should discuss
Talk about availability, comfortable effort, and who would handle communication. Avoid assigning a leg before the final course exists. Team members may have very different running experience, so a fair plan should account for the actual demands of each leg.
Exchanges need a real plan
An exchange point must work with the approved course and public access. Do not assume a baton change can happen at a bridge tower or turnaround. Participant transport, waiting areas, support, and contingency plans must be described before teams can enter.
How it relates to the First 100
A relay is a team finish, not an individual 26.2-mile finish. It will not increment the First 100’s first-marathon count. It can still be a meaningful way to take part and support people tackling a solo marathon.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered.
Can four people split the race equally?
That is not confirmed. A two-to-four-person format is proposed, but final leg lengths depend on the route and exchange plan.
Can we change a runner after entering?
No entry or substitution policy exists yet. It must be published before registration.