Viking Relays & Races - What Are They?
Viking Relays & Races is composed of many different events that are listed down below:
- 4 Hour Run: Go the distance in this ultimate test of solo endurance. How many miles can you conquer in four hours?
- 4 Hour Relay: Gather your crew and share the glory! Teams of 2 will battle it out to see who can rack up the most mileage in four hours.
- 2 Hour Run: A great option for those looking for a challenging but manageable timed run. Push your limits and see what you can achieve in two hours.
- 4 Mile Relay: A shorter, faster paced relay for teams of 2. Perfect for clubs, friends, or families!
- 4 Mile Run: A classic distance race for individuals. Run strong and finish triumphant!
What Are Lapped Races?
Lapped races are designed for runners to complete as many laps under a predetermined set of time. There are two allocated times set for this event, the 2 hour run and the 4 hour run/relay.
Runners must complete as many laps in their allocated time but are not required to run the whole time. For example, if someone who signed up for the 4 hour run only runs for 3 hours, they will have to let the timer know and they can pick up their medal from the race volunteers and finish their race.
A lap is completed after runners have crossed the finish line, run the course, and proceed to cross the finish line mats (seperate from the start line mats). The section inbetween the mats is called the "Rest Zone". Runners may walk, get a drink, refuel, or whatever they need to do before starting their next lap. Runners times will not be recorded during this rest period. Also to note, event though a participants' time has stopped during the rest period, the race still continues. Please be aware of the actual time of day as when your allocated time is up, the race is over and you will no longer be able to complete any more laps. A "Last Call" will be issued roughly 20 mins before the end of the race. All runners who are waiting in the rest area will be notified and are allowed to try to complete their lap in said time.
How Do Lapped Races Work?
Runners will line up on the start line and be given instructions as to how the course/event will run. Right at the start time (7:00am) all runners will be allowed to start running their laps for the event. Once a runner crosses the start mats, their lap and lap time will start being recorded. Runners must then complete a lap and cross over the finish line mats in order for their lap to count and their lap time to stop.
Please note, the race time does not stop as this event is to see how many laps can be completed in a 4 hour time window. Runners can then choose to rest or continue their race after each lap by crossing over the starting line to start their next lap.
If a runner crosses the start line and has to turn around for any reason, their lap has started and there is no restarting. Until a runner has crossed the finish mats after completing the course, their time will become active and will not stop.
Race Map - Explanation
All races will follow the same 2 mile course that will be half on the all purpose trail (concrete) and half on the bridle trail (dirt). Runners who are running in the lapped races will follow the same path as the purple arrows. Runners will complete their lap, cross over the finish mats and have a choice: runners can either choose to take a rest and refuel, or runners can continue going straight and go straight into their next lap. A lap will start once you have crossed the start mats. There will be no turning around and restarting once the start mats have been crossed.
