Harvest Marathon Relay
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Harvest Marathon Relay
The Harvest Marathon Relay is a timed team running event covering a total distance of 26.2 miles. Held at Rice University in Houston, the event serves as a benefit for the Houston Food Bank. The race features different team categories based on team size and time requirements.
Participants can enter in one of the following categories:
- Collaborative Teams: These teams can include up to 25 runners and have a 4-hour time limit.
- Competitive Teams: These are limited to 10 runners with a 3-hour time limit.
- World Record Attempt Team: A specific group attempting to break the Guinness World Record for a marathon relay.
Competitive teams contend for medals designed by two-time Boston Marathon winner Geoff Smith, while the first-place team receives a handmade trophy. Collaborative teams have the option to participate in sabotages during the event. The course has previously hosted teams that achieved times such as 2:14:55 and 2:24:11.
The event marks its 10th anniversary with the 2025 and 2026 editions. Various sponsors from the energy and industrial sectors support the race, including Next Wave Energy Partners and Nalco. The relay focuses on community impact and provides a structured environment for group distance running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
