The WPR 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay
- Date Sat 11th May 2024
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $20.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of teamwork and competition at the 8th Annual WPR 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay, taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the beautiful Woodlands of Philadelphia. This unique event invites teams of 6 to 13 participants to race for their fastest collective marathon time, covering a total distance of 26 miles through the scenic trails. The excitement kicks off at 8 am, with team setup beginning at 7 am.
Participants will create their own unique batons—whether it's a snap bracelet, a banana, or even a pompom—adding a fun twist to the relay. In a special tradition, each team will select a champion runner to complete the final 0.2-mile leg with a torch of their own making, bringing the race to a thrilling conclusion. The Woodlands, a stunning 54-acre landscape steeped in history and natural beauty, serves as the perfect backdrop for this memorable event. Gather your team and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the joy of running in one of Philadelphia's most cherished green spaces!
Participants will create their own unique batons—whether it's a snap bracelet, a banana, or even a pompom—adding a fun twist to the relay. In a special tradition, each team will select a champion runner to complete the final 0.2-mile leg with a torch of their own making, bringing the race to a thrilling conclusion. The Woodlands, a stunning 54-acre landscape steeped in history and natural beauty, serves as the perfect backdrop for this memorable event. Gather your team and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the joy of running in one of Philadelphia's most cherished green spaces!
Organiser's Description
THE 8TH ANNUAL WPR 26X1 MILE MARATHON RELAY
Teams of 13 (or as few as 6) people will race for their fastest collective marathon time.
WHEN/WHERE
The race will take place on May 11! Gun time is 8 am. You can start to set up your team area at 7 am.
The race is taking place at the Woodlands, located on Woodland Avenue. Enter through the big gate across from the trolley portal. Follow the signs when you come in. The race itself will take place at the Woodland's Stables and runners will do the trail loop.
THE BATON
Each team must devise their own baton. It an be anything - a snap bracelet, a banana, a stick, a pompom, whatever.
THE CHAMPION
Each team will select a runner - different than their last mile runner - to run the final 0.2 miles to complete the official marathon for the team. Selection for this position is considered a great honor.
THE TORCH
Each team's champion will complete their 0.2 mile leg with a torch of their making. It probably should not be on fire, but I'll look the other way.
ABOUT THE WOODLANDS
The Woodlands 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia.
Teams of 13 (or as few as 6) people will race for their fastest collective marathon time.
WHEN/WHERE
The race will take place on May 11! Gun time is 8 am. You can start to set up your team area at 7 am.
The race is taking place at the Woodlands, located on Woodland Avenue. Enter through the big gate across from the trolley portal. Follow the signs when you come in. The race itself will take place at the Woodland's Stables and runners will do the trail loop.
THE BATON
Each team must devise their own baton. It an be anything - a snap bracelet, a banana, a stick, a pompom, whatever.
THE CHAMPION
Each team will select a runner - different than their last mile runner - to run the final 0.2 miles to complete the official marathon for the team. Selection for this position is considered a great honor.
THE TORCH
Each team's champion will complete their 0.2 mile leg with a torch of their making. It probably should not be on fire, but I'll look the other way.
ABOUT THE WOODLANDS
The Woodlands 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia.
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