Who should participate?
Anyone who wants to combine a fun run around Zilker park with great friends, Tacodeli and live music! All faces and paces are welcome.
Do I need to find all 3 of my teammates?
Yes. Team captains are responsible for filling their teams. All teams are required to have 4 runners to participate. Runners may run for more than one team, but must pay an additional entry fee to do so.
Can children participate in the Zilker Relays?
Definitely, if they can make it 2.5 miles on their own. If they're not quite ready for a full relay, we have a Kid's Mile for children 13 and younger. Note that this run is an out and back so participants can run any distance they’d like.
What is included in my registration?
We provide chip timing using a relay baton, an awesome Zilker Relays t-shirt, Tacodeli dinner plate, and drinks at the finish line for all race participants.
Can family and friends hang out and support me?
Heck yes! We encourage it! We are bringing back the post-race beer garden thanks to our friends at Real Ale. The beer is free to all and is NOT a condition of your entry. If friends/family would like to eat, they can purchase a meal ticket prior to the event. No onsite sales available for meal tickets.
Are the Zilker Relays associated with a charity?
Yes! Since the merger of Marathon Kids and Austin Runners Club, all ARC races support Marathon Kids. We believe in getting kids excited about running and supporting the next generation of runners.
Do I need to buy a meal ticket if I'm on a team?
No. Your race entry gets you full access to the race, the dinner, the band and all other race amenities. Beer is not part of the race amenities, and is available for anyone of legal drinking age possessing a valid ID.
Are the Zilker Relays a timed event?
Yes. We provide chip timing using a relay baton.
What’s your refund policy?
The Zilker Relays has a NO REFUND policy. ENTRY FEES AND DONATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE for any reason. This policy applies regardless of whether you become injured, have an unexpected business/family emergency, pregnancy, travel issues, weather cancellation, etc. There are NO exceptions. Any inquiry regarding this policy will be directed back to this statement.
What if I still have questions?
We’re happy to help you out! You can email races@austinrunners.org and we’ll get back to you ASAP.