What is the GHM Relay All About?

The Course is divided into two segments. RUNNER 1 Segment (7.4 ish MILES) and RUNNER 2 Segment (5.7 ish MILES)

RUNNER 1 will start the race and run the first 7.4ish-miles of gradually inclined City and Country Roads that are marked, and volunteer assisted. At the bottom of Slate Rock Road RUNNER 1 will hand off the timing belt to RUNNER 2 at the transition point. Volunteers and a tent are there to assist you. Here RUNNER 1 will have the ability to use a potty, get a drink and cheer on RUNNER 2 as they tackle the backside of the course. RUNNER 1 will then retrieve the car that was parked at the top of hill and proceed to the finish line waiting for RUNNER 2. 

The exact exchange spot is by Wilson Creek on Slate Rock Road just before you get to Slate.  This can be viewed on the course map.  The spot is a small gravel lot area.  There is no parking here.  Review Parking for Transition for parking info.

At the 7.4ish-mile transition, RUNNER 2 will start their leg of the race that will take them on 5.7ish-mile journey that encompasses several gradual inclines/declines over the next 3 Miles. You will head back into the City of Geneva and cross the finish line at the same place you started. RUNNER 1 should meet you somewhere around MILE 13 and cross the finish line with you. 

The exact exchange spot is by Wilson Creek on Slate Rock Road just before you get to Slate.  This can be viewed on the course map.  The spot is a small gravel lot area. There is no parking here.  Review Parking for Transition for parking info.

RUNNER 2 should be at the Relay Parking by 7:45AM so we can have vehicular traffic clear for athletes to come through. RUNNER 2 should proceed to the parking area just located off SLATE ROCK ROAD/TURK ROAD around mile 7.6ish.  You can park at the designated spots on Snell Rd. Volunteers and signage will be visible. RUNNER 2 will then proceed down Slate Rock Road and wait for their partner at the transition area.  DO NOT PARK ON SLATE ROCK RD.  Please adhere to everything the volunteer says as they are kind enough to let us park on their property.  Please be nice to the volunteer and please get to the parking by 7:45AM. SEE MAP BELOW

Yes! We wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Both runners will eventually wear the timing belt.  RUNNER 1 will start the race with it on, then take off and pass to RUNNER 2 at the Relay Exchange.  Please do not pull this belt off.  There is a clip that snaps together, thus no need to tie it around you, wear like a sash etc...  The timing belt must be returned at the finish line.  Each runner will also have their own bib to wear, so during the race, each runner will have two bibs.  One pinned to them, then the one that has the timing chip on the timing belt.

No, due to timing, safety and insurance constraints you are signed up for the relay and are participating in only one relay segment of the race. This is a USATF Certified event with top-finishers and prizes  and course support that does not allow for deviations.