The Observatory Loop Relay
- Date Thu 26th February 2026
- Time 7:00PM PST
- Location Los Angeles, California
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of camaraderie and competition at The Observatory Loop Relay, taking place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles! This thrilling 4 x mile trail relay race invites teams of two to tackle the scenic one-mile Observatory Loop, with each team member running the loop twice in a fun and energetic format. As the sun sets and the race begins at 7 PM, participants will light up the night with their headlamps, making for a truly unique and electrifying atmosphere.
Although this year's event is sold out, you can still join the excitement by registering for the waitlist. Whether you sign up with a partner or individually, you'll be paired with a teammate to share in the experience. The Observatory Loop Relay is open to runners of all skill levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the thrill of competition and the joy of teamwork. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event where each participant will take home a branded baton as a memento of their achievement!
Although this year's event is sold out, you can still join the excitement by registering for the waitlist. Whether you sign up with a partner or individually, you'll be paired with a teammate to share in the experience. The Observatory Loop Relay is open to runners of all skill levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the thrill of competition and the joy of teamwork. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event where each participant will take home a branded baton as a memento of their achievement!
Organiser's Description
THE EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COMPETING, PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST AND WE WILL LET IN NEW TEAMS IF WE GET ANY SCRATCHES.
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 THE LEAP DAY/OBSERVATORY LOOP RELAY WILL RETURN FOR YEAR THREE. THIS IS A 4 X MILE TRAIL RELAY RACE, WHERE TEAMS OF TWO, TAKE ON THE ONE MILE LONG OBSERVATORY LOOP. EACH TEAM WILL RUN THE LOOP FOUR TIMES, WITH TEAM MEMBERS ALTERNATING LAPS, AND HANDING OFF A BATON AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH LAP. (THAT MEANS EACH INDIVIDUAL RUNNER WILL DO THE LOOP TWO TIMES, WITH A BREAK BETWEEN EACH LOOP.)
THE RACE WILL START AT 7PM. THIS MEANS IT WILL BE DARK DURING THE RACE! RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO RACE IN HEADLAMPS.
YOU CAN SIGN UP WITH A PARTNER OR INDIVIDUALLY (AND WE WILL PLACE YOU WITH A PARTNER).
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS. ALL RUNNERS TAKE HOME A BRANDED BATON.
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 THE LEAP DAY/OBSERVATORY LOOP RELAY WILL RETURN FOR YEAR THREE. THIS IS A 4 X MILE TRAIL RELAY RACE, WHERE TEAMS OF TWO, TAKE ON THE ONE MILE LONG OBSERVATORY LOOP. EACH TEAM WILL RUN THE LOOP FOUR TIMES, WITH TEAM MEMBERS ALTERNATING LAPS, AND HANDING OFF A BATON AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH LAP. (THAT MEANS EACH INDIVIDUAL RUNNER WILL DO THE LOOP TWO TIMES, WITH A BREAK BETWEEN EACH LOOP.)
THE RACE WILL START AT 7PM. THIS MEANS IT WILL BE DARK DURING THE RACE! RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO RACE IN HEADLAMPS.
YOU CAN SIGN UP WITH A PARTNER OR INDIVIDUALLY (AND WE WILL PLACE YOU WITH A PARTNER).
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS. ALL RUNNERS TAKE HOME A BRANDED BATON.
Races
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Observatory Loop Relay Team (Signup With Your Partner!)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Thu 26th February 2026 (7:00PM PST)
$43.40
Please make sure to select "Multi-Person Pricing" when you signup. It should be $40 for the team ($20/person). -
Observatory Loop Relay Individual (We'll Match You With a Partner)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 26th February 2026 (7:00PM PST)
$22.20
Please sign up as an individual and we will match you with someone.
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