Relay Information

marathon relay Information

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and we’ll give you a chance to prove it at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Relay! The marathon relay will be held on Sunday and will start with the marathon and half marathon at 8 am. The marathon relay is comprised of five legs and follows the same course as the marathon. A participant may opt to complete more than one leg of the relay; however, all relay teams must have between three and five participants. There are three types of teams: all male, all female, and mixed (at least two female participants). In order to qualify for the Masters division, all members of a team must be 40 years of age or older.

Relay Exchange Zones All relay exchange zones will be clearly marked with cones, fencing, and signage. As participants approach the relay exchange zones, relay participants will be directed to the right side of the course, and marathon and half marathon participants will be directed to keep left. Exchange Zone Safety It is extremely important that relay team members keep the exchange zones and the course clear. Relay participants are responsible for getting across the street safely and for crossing the course without interfering with any other participants. Course marshals will be there to guide you across the course, but please be careful of the traffic and considerate of the other participants!

marathon relay Information

Marathon Relay Exchange Zones - While You Wait Tulsa weather is anything but predictable! While we wish we had a crystal ball to tell you what to wear on race day, your best bet is to check the conditions race weekend and dress appropriately for the wait. Whether that means you need to bundle up or bring your rain gear, make sure you’re prepared, because there will be limited, if any, shelter at the exchange zones. However, water and portable restrooms will be available near each exchange zone.

We recommend packing a bag with warm, dry clothing for the runner that will be finishing at your exchange zone so that he/she can change after completing his/

her leg. You can then shed your extra layers and give them to the team member who will be returning to the start/finish area. No matter how you decide to handle the logistics, please remember that gear transfer is the responsibility of you and your teammates.

LEG # DISTANCE*

1 2 3 4 5 Seventh & Main Street Woodward Park 21st & Riverside Drive 41st & Riverside Drive 8th & Tucker

5.1 miles Woodward Park 5.1 miles 21st & Riverside Drive 5.3 miles 41st & Riverside Drive 5.5 miles 8th & Tucker 5.2 mile Guthrie Green *All distances are approximate.

START FINISH

Marathon Relay Numbers and Timing Tag While you might think of “passing the baton” when you’re participating in a marathon relay, our system is a little bit different. The timing device for relay participants is attached to a belt worn around the waist. The belt will also have its own numbered bib attached. Relay participants must wear the belt while completing their leg of the relay and give it to the next team member to where upon reaching the relay exchange point. All marathon relay participants will be issued a race number. Each team will also receive an additional numbered bib to be attached to the provided belt timing device. Please adhere to the following guidelines: • One numbered bib should be affixed to the provided relay belt. • The other numbered bib should be worn visibly on the front of your body -

marathon relay Information

if you’re wearing a top layer that you may take off, consider pinning the bib to your pants/shorts! • Do not fold or crumple the bib. • Race numbers are non-transferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned for safety reasons. All relay participants will also receive a bib that reads “RELAY.” Please wear this bib visibly across the back while running/ walking.

Relay Exchange Transportation Relay participants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from relay exchange points on race day. We recommend that relay participants use the following routes for transportation or direct their rideshare drivers to take these routes on race day, as these routes avoid road closures associated with the marathon and half marathon.

Start to R2

(drop off at 21st Pl & Utica Ave): It is recommended that leg 2 runners arrive at the exchange by 8:00am

DISTANCE FROM THE START IS ABOUT 2.5 MILES TURN BY TURN:

East on 8th St to Cincinnati Ave South on Cincinnati Ave to 11th St East on 11th St to Utica Ave (you will cross the course at Peoria) South on Utica Ave to 21st St Walk west on 21st St towards Woodward Park. Woodward Park will be on the south side of 21st.

R2 to finish

(pick up at 21st & utica Ave):

DISTANCE ABOUT 3 MILES TURN BY TURN:

North on Utica Ave to 11th St West on 11th St to Detroit Ave North on Detroit Ave to Archer St (you will have to cross the course at 2nd St and 1st St) Detroit & Archer is the closest intersection to the finish where you won’t encounter too many road closures. It is also close to OSU Tulsa (a popular place for runners to park vehicles).

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R2 to R3

(pick up at 21st Pl & utica Ave) It is recommended that leg 3 runner walk from start to Relay Exchange zone 3.

DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONE IS ABOUT 3 MILES TURN BY TURN:

North on Utica Ave to 11th St West on 11th St to Denver Ave South on Denver Ave to Riverside (Riverside will be closed)

Start to R3

(drop off at 18th St & Denver Ave):

It is recommended that leg 3 runner walk from start to Relay Exchange zone 2.

DISTANCE FROM START IS ABOUT 1 MILE TURN BY TURN:

West on 7th St to Denver Ave South on Denver Ave to Riverside (Riverside will be closed)

R3 to finish

(pick up from 18th St & Denver Ave):

DISTANCE TO FINISH IS ABOUT 2 MILES TURN BY TURN:

North on Denver Ave to 11th St East on 11th St to Detroit Ave North on Detroit Ave to Archer St (you will have to cross the course at 2nd St and 1st St) Detroit & Archer is the closest intersection to the finish where you won’t encounter too many road closures. It is also close to OSU Tulsa (a popular place for runners to park vehicles).

R3 to R4

(pick up from 18th St & Denver Ave; drop off at 41st & Riverside):

DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES IS ABOUT 8.4 MILES BY CAR TURN BY TURN:

(YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MULTIPLE ROAD CLOSURES IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROVIDED DIRECTIONS.) North on Denver Ave to 12th St West (left) on 12th St (I-444) Merge onto I-444 Take the I-244 W/US-75 S exit (left exit) Take the I-44 E exit Take the Riverside / Peoria exit (exit 226) Take a left on Peoria Ave followed by an immediate left on the I-44 feeder road (Skelly Dr) Follow Skelly Dr to Riverside Dr North on Riverside Dr to 41st St

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Start to R4

(drop off at 41st & Riverside):

DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES IS ABOUT 8.4 MILES BY CAR TURN BY TURN:

(YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MULTIPLE ROAD CLOSURES IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROVIDED DIRECTIONS.) West on 7th St to Denver Ave South on Denver Ave to 12th St West (right) on 12th St (I-444) Merge onto I-444 Take the I-244 W/US-75 S exit (left exit) Take the I-44 E exit Take the Riverside / Peoria exit (exit 226) Take a left on Peoria Ave followed by an immediate left on the I-44 feeder road (Skelly Dr) Follow Skelly Dr to Riverside Dr North on Riverside Dr to 41st St

R4 to finish

(pick up at 41st and Riverside)

DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES IS ABOUT 8.9 MILES BY CAR TURN BY TURN:

(YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MULTIPLE ROAD CLOSURES IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROVIDED DIRECTIONS.) South on Riverside Dr East on E Skelly Dr (I-44 Feeder road) Take a left on Peoria Ave followed by an immediate left on the I-44 feeder road (Skelly Dr) Merge on to I-44 Take exit 224 for US-75 N Proceed north on US-75 Take exit 6A for MLK Jr Blvd/Detroit Ave Due to road closures, you will go south on Detroit Ave. Use Detroit & Archer as a reference intersection.

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R4 to R5

(pick up at 41st & Riverside)

DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONE IS ABOUT 5.5 MILES BY CAR TURN BY TURN:

South on Riverside Dr East on E 42nd Pl North on S Cincinnati Ave East on E 42nd St North on Peoria East on 41st St North on Harvard Ave West on 11th St (drop off at 11th & Tucker Dr)

Start to R5

(Start to Relay Exchange 5)

DISTANCE FROM START IS ABOUT 2.5 MILES TURN BY TURN:

East on 8th St to Cincinnati Ave South on Cincinnati Ave to 10th St East on 10th St; 10th St will become 11th St past the roundabout Continue east on 11th St (Route 66!) until Delaware Ave Drop off at 11th & Delaware; walk to 11th & Tucker Dr

R5 to finish

(pick up at 11th & Delaware)

DISTANCE TO FINISH IS ABOUT 3 MILES TURN BY TURN:

West on 11th St (Route 66!) until Detroit Ave North on Detroit Ave to Archer St (you will have to cross the course at 1st St) Detroit & Archer is the closest intersection to the finish where you won’t encounter too many road closures. It is also close to OSU Tulsa (a popular place for runners to park vehicles). Depending on the time in which you are driving, some additional roads and routes may be reopen to traffic, the provided directions assume the race course is active and are designed to avoid the race course as much as possible.

The provided directions avoid the race course as much as possible. Please be mindful of runners on the course if you have to drive through an intersection that meets up with the race course. We suggest carpooling where possible to minimize the traffic through the neighborhood streets.

marathon relay Information

Finish Area Access - Finisher Food and Photo Marathon relay athletes completing the first, second, third, or fourth legs of the relay will access the finishers’ chute through a separate relay entrance, located just past the medal collection area. This separate entrance will allow relay participants access to finish line food and beverages. Marathon relay team members MUST be wearing their race bibs in order to access the finishers’ area. All participants will be able to take individual and team photos with their medals, get finisher food and drinks, and enjoy the finishers’ area! However, only participants completing the final leg of the relay will access the finishers’ area by crossing the finish line. Everyone else must utilize the separate entrance by showing their bib. Trust us, this keeps things running smoothly and avoids confusion!

NOTE: MARATHON RELAY PARTICIPANTS MAY ONLY ENTER THE FINISHERS’ AREA ONCE.

Relay participants must exchange the tab that says “One Food Tent” on their bibs in order to gain access to the finisher’s area. Please time your visit to the food tent accordingly if you plan to have your team photo taken!