May 12th 2024 - 7:30am (5K) and 9:00am (relays)

 EVENT INFO

 FEATURES  :   

• The most fun event you will ever do!   
• Multiple  Marathon team divisions to compete in: Open, Club, School, Corporate,  Recreational, Military, Military Veterans and Masters 
• Marathon and Half-Marathon Team of 5 Relay (5 teammates - less than 5 allowed. Minimum of 3. See  Q & A for details) 
• Marathon and Half-Marathon Team of 2 Relay (2 Teammates only)  
• 5K Run (adult and youth age-groups) 
• Chip-timed live online results, live onsite screen for laps and times for all relay teams and 5k participants 
• NEW Scenic 2.62 mile trail/pavement style flat course (30% Trail / 70% sidewalk pathway) 
• Awards for all events, Tech-T shirts, finisher medals   
• Team picnics welcome  
• Game activities onsite and  unique exchange area trivia game for relay teams!
   

 ENTRY FEES  :  

Marathon relay (Team of 5)*- Super early bird until Jan 1st - $140  

Half-Marathon relay (Team of 5 and Recreational division only)*- Super early bird Until Jan 1st - $115  

(*Note:  Team of 5 Marathon/Half-Marathon Teams >> 5 teammates are the  norm, however a minimum of down to 3 are allowed. See the Q & A  for more information)
 

Marathon relay (2 runners per team): Super early bird Until Jan. 1st - $70  
 

Half-Marathon relay (2 runners per team): Super early bird Until Jan. 1st - $60  

5K - Super early bird Jan. 1st - $30  

(*All Military - contact us for a special discount before entering!)

EVENT DETAILS 

 WHAT :  Liberty Station Marathon relay, Half Marathon relay & 5K
 

 WHEN :  Sunday May 12th -

5K (7:30am) and Relays (9:00am)
 

 WHERE :  Liberty Station, San Diego Ca.  

 CHECK IN LOCATION & TIME:  TBD   

 

 EVENT DAY CHECK IN:    

 Check in opens event day at 6:30am

WAIVER POLICY:

ALL entrants must sign a waiver! 

Click here (present at check-in) 

Relay teammates must turn in a waiver event day!

5K Course

Marathon / Half Marathon Relay Course (2.62 mi.)

Directions to Liberty Station

Q & A

•   What is the event beneficiary?

ANSWER: The Liberty Station Relay & 5K in part benefits the Chelsea King Invitational mile  for elementary age school children in San Diego County.
 

• Can I receive a refund?

ANSWER:  Yes. Full refunds (not including Active processing fee) are available  until April 1st 2023. After April 1st and up until race day, an entrant  credit will be provided and applied to future events. 

• Is there a map of the Team relay course? 

ANSWER: Yes. Click HERE  for  a downloadable copy of the TEAM RELAY map (Note: the course for the  Marathon relay is the same as the Half Marathon relay). We will have  ample directional signs, cones, delineators and mile markers on the  course. Follow all directions. Event personnel will be stationed at key  spots. Follow their directions.
 

• Is there a map of the 5K course?

ANSWER: Yes. Click HERE  for the 5K course map 

• How long will it take for a team to complete the course? 

ANSWER:  Team Marathon relays approximately 3 to 4 hrs. For the Half Marathon  relays approximately 1 1/2 hrs to 2 hrs. The course cutoff time is 1  pm. 

• Why are the teams "5 person teams" but the event rules allow 3, 4 or 5 persons per team? 

ANSWER:  There will be a combination of recreational, novice and advanced  runners. We are providing the minimum of 3 persons per team to make the  event more inclusive for those that may not be able to assemble 5 people  to run. Note that teams which have fewer runners - some of their  teammates will have to run more laps but all teams still pay the same  entry fee and are required to run the total number of laps. Two member  team relays require 2 teammates.
 

• How many laps does each team need to complete?

ANSWER: Marathon teams MUST complete 10 laps TOTAL (26.2 miles). Half-marathon team MUST complete 5 laps TOTAL (13.1 miles). 

• What is the distance of each lap?

ANSWER: Each lap is 2.62 miles

• How many laps am I required to run in the relay?  

ANSWER:  All relay participants on a team must run at least 1 lap. The total  number of laps a participant will run is up to the participant and the  team. Talk and plan it out with your team before event day!
 

• Do I have to run my laps in order?

ANSWER:  If your team decides you are to run multiple laps, you may run your  laps back to back, or you may run your additional lap(s) later in the  relay (plan your order with your teammates!). Be sure to keep track of  your team's lap count! This is your team's responsibility!

• How do we keep track of our laps?  

ANSWER: We will display 

accumulative  team laps on a large screen at the exchange area (by the Start/Finish  line), however it is your team's responsibility to mentally keep track  of the lap count and anticipate when a team-member will arrive at the  exchange chute for the next teammate to continue the relay with the  baton. 

• How will our laps be detected? 

ANSWER:  We will be using plastic batons for the relay events. Each baton will  be fitted with two RFID chips. It is imperative you carry the baton in  the middle so as not to block the RFID chip from being detected. 

• How are our laps recorded? 

ANSWER:  Each runner, on each and every lap , MUST pass by the RFID timing  readers at the Baton Exchange Area near the Start / Finish line. An  inflatable arch, pennant flags, and cones will mark this area.

• Do runners need to pass through the Baton Exchange Area for each lap? 

ANSWER:  Yes. Otherwise your team's laps will not be recorded! We will have an  arch, flag pennants, signs and cones marking this area. The timing  readers are setup in this area. This is how we track your laps. The  current runners must hold the baton in the middle to allow the RFID tags  to be detected by the RFID readers. The Baton may be held in either  hand.
 

• Where can we park?

ANSWER: Liberty Station has ample multiple parking lots all within walking distance of the start line.  

• Will there be aide stations on the course? 

ANSWER: Yes. There will be an aide station at approximately the half way mark and the Start/Finish Baton Exchange area. 

• Are headsets allowed on the course? 

ANSWER: Yes. However, we are requesting you leave one ear open to hear instructions.
 

• When will the awards be presented? 

ANSWER:  5K awards will start approximately at 8:30 a.m. The Relay awards will  start at approximately 10:30 a.m. although this will depend on finish  times. We will make repeated announcements and updates via our emcee and  sound system. 

• Will there be post-race refreshments? 

ANSWER: Yes. We will have ample snacks available and water to re-hydrate with. 

• Can teams bring canopies, food, barbecues, tables, chairs, coolers and a music box etc? 

ANSWER: Yes! Please remember to dispose of any trash and leave your space on the grass as you found it. 

• Can entrants bring alcoholic beverages? 

ANSWER: No.
 

• What are the types of activities which will be conducted for the kids?

ANSWER:  We are VERY fortunate to have one of the most recognized Physical  Educators in San Diego County. Miss Mary Lou is a multiple award winner  in her field and will conduct some fun activities for your kids! There  is no cost to participate. The events are non-contact and safe types of  activities.
The  following events will be provided (We will announce start times over  the PA. Please do not setup your canopies in the area marked off with  Caution tape where the kids activities will be conducted): 

• Bean bag box toss
• Bean bag golf
• Spring wheel challenge
• Relay exchange trivia!

• What will the weather and temperature be like on race day?

ANSWER:  The middle of May is usually beautiful in the San Diego County area.  Usually overcast in the morning warming into the afternoon.