NODM High School Relay

...be a part of the fifth annual!    

 

ABOUT THE HS RELAY -

Teams of five runners will compete for the North Olympic Discovery Marathon High School Relay Championship. Award divisions will include co-ed, all male and all female high school teams.

The relay will be run consecutively with the North Olympic Discovery Marathon and will take place along the same now-famous course.

Runners will run legs between 4.5 and 6.5 miles. Every team member will receive a finisher’s medal and the same high-quality race garment as the marathoners. In addition, 15 enthusiastic Aid Stations will provide support along the course and there will be festivities and food at the finish.

HOW TO REGISTER - Select team - get your teammates/friends together.  Select a team captain or ask your coach/parent to manage your team.  Complete the Team Form and Member Form for each athlete.  Send completed forms and payment to PAMA, P O Box 431, Port Angeles, WA  98362. Click here for Registration Forms

FEES - Registration is limited to 30 teams.  Early registration is $200.00/team ($40/runner).   No refunds.

 START - Sunday, June 8, 2008 - Marathon and Marathon Relay runners - 9:00 am,  Carrie Blake Park in Sequim.

EXCHANGES -  Teams will consist of 5 members who will run legs between 4.5 and 6.5 miles.  The relay will be run consecutively with the North Olympic Discovery Marathon.  Each team will be responsible for transporting and picking-up runners at each exchange area.  A map and driving directions can be found on the links below  and will be included in race packets.  Make sure drivers have printed map and directions to exchanges.  "Being a driver for the relay was the most fun I've had in a car in a long time!"   -DD Hansen, parent

Driving Directions to Marathon-Relay Exchange Zones

Course Maps 

AID STATIONS - 15 Award-winning Aid Stations sponsored by local businesses and service clubs will enthusiastically offer support.  Water and sports drink are available at each station.  Food and energy gels are available at select stations.  Toilets will be approximately every five miles. 

AWARDS/ELIGIBILITY -  Award divisions will include top co-ed (minimum of two females), all male and all female.  Participants must be 14-19 years of age on day of race and must be finishing the freshman to senior years of high school.  Though you must be of high school age, you do not need to be a member of a high school sports team to participate.  Substitutions may be made to teams by contacting larry@nodm.com.

 SHIRTS/MEDALS/PHOTOS -  All participants will receive the same high quality race garment as the marathon participants.  In addition, all finishers will receive a medal.  Photos for purchase will be available on the web after the event.

FINISH VENUE -  Finish is at City Pier in downtown Port Angeles.  There will be live music at the City Pier on race day.  In addition to browsing through the numerous shops and restaurants, kayak, hiking and cycling day trips can be arranged with the local bike, kayak and mountaineering stores in town.

 PACKET PICK-UP AND RACE EXPO – Saturday, June 7th, 2008  -  Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles, Saturday Noon - 7pm.  Packets include additional race instructions, shirts and goodies.  The Race Expo will include sponsors, vendors and race items for purchase.  It is important to get your race packet on Saturday.  The team captain/coach can pick-up packets for all team members provided all members have returned their registration forms with signed waivers.

WEATHER -  Average High – 65F, Average Low – 49F, Average Mean- 57F

ACCOMMODATIONS/HOW TO GET TO PA -  See www.portangeles.org, www.nwlodging.org, www.cityofsequim.com.  Our host hotel is the Red Lion Hotel in Port Angeles located on the finish line at City Pier. You are encouraged to book your room early1-800-RED-LION,www.redlionportangeles.com.

 

6/1/07 Update:
A few important reminders about the HS Marathon Relay! 

Gordys Pizza and Pasta:  4-6pm Saturday.  Team Members are encouraged to meet at Gordys for dinner.  This is not a planned event, but in the past teams having enjoyed getting together here to eat and meet other teams.  Reservations are suggested:  (360) 457-5056, Gordys, 1123 E 1st St, Port Angeles, Washington 98362

Bibs and Timing Chip:  All team members must wear racing bib during the event.  The last runner (#5) of your team needs to wear the last bib number in your series (if your team has bibs 5001 – 5005, runner #5 wears bib 5005).  Only the last runner (#5) will wear the timing chip – this is important!  Your team time will not be calculated unless the last runner crosses the finish line mat with a timing chip.

Changes to your Team:  It is okay to change/switch team members provided they have a signed waiver to us before the race.  Team Captains are responsible for making sure that any new member to their original team completes a waiver and that it is signed by a parent if the athlete is under 18 years of age.  Plan ahead on this so that you are not chasing down parents for signatures, etc. at the last minute.  Forms can be downloaded from this page.

Driving Directions: The driving directions can be found above  Please review the directions with your team driver.

Awards/Finish Venue:  The HS Marathon Relay Awards will be just after the marathon awards at the City Pier Pavilion.  All team members will receive a race medal at this time.  Results will be announced and awards will be given to the top three teams in each division.  Certificates for each team member are enclosed in the team packet (Please note that certificates were printed after receiving entries and any changes made to the team are not reflected.  Blank certificates are enclosed for late entries/changes).