Welcome to the first 13 Relay newsletter.
What is 13 Relay?
13 Relay was created in 2009 by the race director of BBSC Endurance Sports, Brogg Sterrett. Located in the Southwest, BBSC Endurance Sports grew from two triathlons in 2004, to five of the largest multisport events in the Southwest in 2009, as well as the largest USAT National Championship
triathlon in the country.
With a deep appreciation of the New England area and it’s running culture, 13 Relay brings it’s focus to overnight relays. But, the goals remain the same; to produce safe, exciting, high quality events. 13 Relay makes no compromises in it’s attention to detail and logistics, always keeping the athlete and the surrounding environment in mind, with the final result being a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
13 Relay is excited to bring the same passion to New England, and hope that you and 11 of your closest friends will join us for the most kick ass race you’ll do this year.
The 2010 Cape Relay.
Your 13 Relay adventure will begin at Squantum Park in Quincy, MA, the birthplace of former Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as statesman John Hancock. After leaving Quincy, your adventure will take you past beautiful beaches and coastlines and through some of the most quintessential New England towns you can imagine before ending in lovely Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod.
How does an overnight relay work?
Each relay team consists of a maximum of 12 teammates. Each teammate will run three inconsecutive legs varying in length and difficulty. Each leg of the 13Relay range from 2.9 miles to 8.1 miles; this equates to each teammate running an average of 14.58 miles. This means the elite runner down to the weekend warrior can come out and be a part of the fun.You can also put together an “ultra” team. This consists of 6 runners, which on average will run 29.16 miles each throughout the course.
Vehicle 1 (V1) will start off the relay with runner #1. V1 can drive ahead of the runner cheer them on and give them any food or water they have brought along for the ride. After that runner makes it to the first exchange area, they will hand off the “baton” to the second runner in V1.
This pattern repeats itself until you make it six legs of the course to exchange #6, where Vehicle #2 (V2) picks up for the next 6 legs of the relay. This is now your time to get something good to eat or get some sleep… You’ll eventually wish you had it. This exchange between runners and the two team vehicles repeats 6 times until all 36 legs are completed.
Have fun!
Team discounts!
13 Relay is happy to announce there are team discounts for all 12 person and 6 person relay teams.
For more information on the Cape Relay or for volunteer opportunities, please visit us at
13relay.com or contact us at: [email protected]
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