Zilker Relays
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Zilker Relays
The Zilker Relays is a team relay held at Zilker Metropolitan Park. The main event is a 10 mile relay for teams of four, with each teammate completing a 2.5 mile loop that starts and finishes at a central festival and transition area. A separate Marathon Kids Dash is offered for children 13 and younger on an out‑and‑back route so young participants may run any distance they choose.
Race operations and participant amenities described by the organizer include chip timing using a relay baton, custom awards for top teams, a Zilker Relays t‑shirt for each teammate, a post‑race dinner from Tacodeli, and drinks from Zilker Brewing Co. Live music and an after party take place in the festival area. Athlete’s Village access is available for supporters for a fee; team entry includes access to dinner and the Athlete’s Village.
Team captains must register and fill four person teams. Runners may run for more than one team only with an additional entry fee. Dogs, bicycles, scooters, and other wheeled devices are not allowed on the course except for official bike leads; accommodations for athletes who require wheeled devices can be arranged in advance. Unofficial photographers are not allowed on the course; official photographers will be present in the festival area and on course.
All proceeds benefit the Marathon Kids program, an evidence based youth running initiative that has supported millions of young runners and serves over 200,000 participants annually. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
