Team Relay

• Create Your Team
• The Nitty Gritty
• Leg Distances & Transportation
• Bib & Timing Requirements
• Awards & Race Premiums

IMPORTANT!! -- TEAM RELAY REGISTRATION IS A TWO STEP PROCESS.  YOU MUST FIRST CREATE A TEAM, THEN ADD THE RUNNERS TO THAT TEAM.  TEAM CAPTAINS WHO RUN AS PART OF THAT TEAM MUST ALSO ADD THEMSELVES AS A PARTICIPANT OF THAT TEAM. 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEAM RELAY

Frederick Running Festival Team Captain Help Information

Step 1. Create and Pay For Your Team

1. Go to http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1804572 and click on the “Register Now” button.
2. Select the category called: RELAY TEAM CREATION TOOL. This step MUST be completed before any team members can be added to your team.
3. Agree to the waivers and click continue
4. Complete the registration form and click continue
5. NOTE:  on the form, there is a question asking the names of team members.  THIS DOES NOT REGISTER THEM.  This is a necessary question to help us find mis-matched team members should someone register for the wrong team. 
6. Submit Payment

****You have now created and paid for your team****

Step 2. Joining Your Team

***DON’T FORGET!! If you are also participating as a member of the team you must also register as a team member after you create your team. Follow these steps to join your team.

1. Go to http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1804572 and click on the “Register Now” button.
2. Select the category called: Team Relay - TEAM MEMBER REGISTRATION
3. Agree to the waivers and click continue.
4. Select YOUR team name from the Select a Team drop down menu at the top of the form. (If your team name does not appear, you or your team captain must first complete Step 1 and Create & Pay for Your Team)
5. Complete the registration form.
6. click the “Submit” button to complete your registration. (No payment is due as the team captain has already paid the team’s entry fee when they completed Step 1)

If you have forgotten your username and password go to http://www.active.com/password_recover.cfm and type in your email address. Your username and password will be sent to you.

If you have any other questions, please contact customer support at support@active.com or 888-543-7223 ext 4

If you need to replace a team member:
The new team member needs to print and complete a Team Member Replacement Form.  This replacement process CANNOT be done online.  The signed form must be returned by mail or fax.  There is no charge for this transaction.  Team members can make reimbursement arrangements independently.

The Nitty Gritty

Each team will be given one timing chip on a Velcro ankle band that must be worn during the race. Runners should wear a sock under the band to protect the ankle from chaffing.  

The leadoff runner will start at the same time as the other marathon runners at 6:30 a.m. There is not a separate start for the Relay Teams.  Relay runners on the second, third, and fourth legs will need to be at their respective exchange zones well before the first marathon runners pass by, as roads will be closed.

Transportation from the Frederick Fairgrounds to the exchange points will be provided for the second and fourth runners.  Transportation from these exchange points back to The Fairgrounds will be also provided.

On the course, signs will designate the locations of the upcoming exchange points.  Upon entering the exchange area, incoming runners should make sure their bib number is visible.  A volunteer will announce the incoming runner's bib number to the waiting runners via megaphone. 

Waiting runners will be stationed in a desginated zone according to their team's bib number.  Zones are broken down for every 100 runners.  (i.e. Bib #9000-9099; 9100-9199; 9200-9299; 9300-9399) Incoming runners should know their bib number and look for these zone signs.  They are white with blue numbers and stand 4-ft tall.

Each relay runner will pass the ankle band to the next relay runner at the relay exchange point. Depending on the exchange location, timing mats may be located before or after the exchange area.  We suggest the outgoing runner test the strap for security before starting. Do not cross the timing mat more than once with your timing chip.

EXCHANGE TIPS:

• It is helpful if waiting runners keep track of the race time and know approximately when their teammates should be entering the exchange zone. 
• It is also suggested that team wear some sort of identifible outfit or even carry a balloon which can be left with the incoming runner at the exchange. 
• Waiting Runners are also encourged to assist their fellow runners by shouting all incoming bib numbers. 
• Do not cross the timing mat more than once with your timing chip.
• Some relay runners choose to carry the band in their hand.  This is not suggested and you do run the risk of not being timed as the chips are not designed to read higher than your knee.  If you do carry the band in your hand, it is suggested that you bend down when crossing the mats.

The course will remain open for six hours, closing on a continuous pace of 14:00 minutes per mile. Anyone who cannot maintain this pace must move to the sidewalks as the course closes to allow regular vehicular traffic to resume.

The following items are not permitted on the course: pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official Marathon vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. The Frederick Marathon reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items.
 

Bib Number Requirements

• Each team will receive four identical bib numbers; one for each runner to wear on race day.
• Each relay runner will also receive a "Relay" sticker to be worn on the BACK of the shirt. 
• Please fill in the necessary medical and emergency contact information on the back of the bib number with a pen or waterproof marker.
• Please do not alter the bib in any way.
• The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.  Make sure your bib number is clearly visible for the race photographers.
• Bib numbers are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned.
   

Timing Chip Requirements

• Your team captain must pick up the timing chip during Packet Pick-Up.  Without a chip, your team's time will not be recorded!
• The timing chip must be secured to the runner’s ankle with the Velcro strap provided. Chips carried above the knee are not detected by the timing equipment.
• Chips are non-transferable and must be worn only by the team members to whom it is assigned.
• Do not cross the finish line more than once.
• If you drop out of the race, please notify a course official.  You will be transported back to the stadium.  DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE.

 Awards

• Medals will be distributed to each relay runner at then end of his/her leg.
• Awards will be given to the top three male, female, and coed teams.
• Awards will not be mailed. You must claim your award on race day.

Premiums

• The 2010 race premiums have yet ot be determined but will be posted once that has been decided.