YoungLife Run & Relay
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Young Life Run & Relay
The Young Life Run & Relay is a charity endurance event located in Longview, Texas. The event takes place on the trails behind Mobberly Baptist Church and around the Williams Lake loop. The course features wide dirt single-track trails, grass, gravel, and bridges. Participants navigate a relatively flat terrain that includes some roots and ditches. This event is a no-cup race, requiring participants to bring their own water-carrying systems.
Registration options include several distances and categories:
- Half Marathon
- 25K Relay for teams
- 10K Run
- 10K Ruck
- 5K Run
The Ruck category has specific weight requirements based on participant weight. Individuals weighing over 150 lbs carry a 30 lb ruck, while those under 150 lbs carry a 20 lb ruck. Both ruck sacks and vests are permitted for this category.
The event serves as a fundraiser for Greater Longview Young Life, a non-profit organization. Participants receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt. Specific awards are provided for first-place male and female finishers in all distances, a specialized patch for Ruck participants, and a "Dead Freakin' Last" award for the Half Marathon. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations providing food and hydration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
