Ville to Ville Coastal Relay

  • Date Sat 17th October 2026
  • Time 5:00AM EDT
  • Location Summerville, South Carolina
  • Price Free - $316.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting new chapter in team running with the inaugural Ville to Ville Coastal Relay on Saturday, October 17, 2026! This thrilling one-day relay race will take place in the picturesque Lowcountry of South Carolina, starting from Summerville and winding its way to Mount Pleasant over a scenic 70-mile course. Teams of three to six runners will tackle 12 relay legs, each covering approximately 39 miles, as they journey through the historic charm of Charleston, picturesque barrier islands, and enchanting marshlands, culminating in a stunning finish at The Lawn at Ferry Wharf.

With a cap of 250 teams, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of camaraderie and competition! Runners will kick off the day with waves starting at 5:00 am, and by late afternoon, participants can look forward to a festive post-race party featuring live music, delicious food, and refreshing local brews to toast their achievements. Embrace the spirit of adventure with this year's theme, "Family Vacations," and showcase your creativity with themed attire and decorations. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a vibrant community event that celebrates fitness, friendship, and the breathtaking beauty of the South Carolina coast!

Organiser's Description

VILLE TO VILLE IS GOING COASTAL! AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF RUNNING IN THE UPSTATE & WESTERN NC, WE ARE ADDING A NEW ONE-DAY TEAM RUNNING RELAY IN THE LOWCOUNTRY!

REGISTRATION DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY 2026.

REGISTRATION TIMELINE: _(Each category will be open for 24 hours)_

* VIP Registration - Available for current Coastal Relay Ambassadors and Ville to Ville Streakers [https://www.villetovillerelay.com/Race/V2VCBR/Page/V2VStreakers]
* Priority Registration - Available for all past Ville to Ville participants and anyone who joins our Coastal Relay Email List
* Open Registration

_*Once we reach 200 teams registered for the event, we will open up the event to everyone. _

The Ville to Ville Coastal Relay celebrates the South Carolina Lowcountry, spanning roughly 70 miles from Summerville to Mount Pleasant. Teams will wind through historic Charleston, barrier islands, and marshland before finishing with a scenic view of the Cooper River.

The inaugural Ville to Ville Coastal Relay kicks off on OCTOBER 17, 2026. The first wave of teams will depart at 5:00 am from Summerville, SC, with additional flights scheduled throughout the morning to begin their journey across the Lowcountry. THE INAUGURAL EVENT WILL HAVE A CAP OF 250 TEAMS.

Each team of three to six runners will conquer 12 relay legs, spanning 39 miles each, and will be supported by their own race vehicle to shuttle runners to and from designated transition points along the course.

By late afternoon, teams will cross the finish line at The Lawn at Ferry Wharf in Mount Pleasant between 3-8 pm, where the celebration begins, complete with live music, food, and refreshing brews to toast the days adventure.

TEAM PAYMENTS

All teams will be required to pay a deposit of $300 during their initial registration and will have the option to pay the entire fee of $775. Teams that only pay the deposit must pay the remainder of their team fee ($475) by midnight on August 15, 2026. Teams with unpaid fees as of August 16, 2026, will forfeit their spot in the race and their non-refundable deposit. Team rosters should be finalized by September 8, 2026. A 5.5% processing fee applies to all online payments.

RACE THEME - FAMILY VACATIONS

Get ready to hit the road! This years relay theme is Family Vacations! Think beach weeks, road trips, matching tees, packed coolers, and classic stops along the way. Dress up, decorate those vans, and bring your favorite vacation memories to life out on the course!

PACKET PICKUP & WELCOME RECEPTION

Friday, October 16, 2026 - Holy City Brewing, North Charleston, 3-7 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Starting Line
*Only captains or a team representative are required to attend the packet pickup event, but all participants are welcome to attend.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

All runners must be 21 or older to participate in the Ville to Ville Coastal Relay.

TEAM NAME

Be creative, but keep it classy. Your team name will appear in lots of public places, so make sure it would make your mother proud. You will submit your team name during registration, but it can be changed until September 8, 2026.

TEAM CATEGORIES

Open Co-ed (minimum of 2 females)
Open (all-male team or all males plus 1 female)
Open Female (all females)
Masters (all-male team or all males plus 1 female, all members 40+)
Masters Female (all females, all members 40+)
Masters Co-ed (minimum of 2 females, all members 40+)
_*Team categories will be chosen during registration, but they can be changed until race weekend. Team sizes can be from 3-6 team members. _

TEAM CAPTAIN

Each team will have a team captain (we will initially use the name and contact info of the person registering). We will provide regular race information and updates for the team captain on our Captain Resources page, as well as through monthly email newsletters. Team Captains can be transferred to another person at any point. Existing captains should email [email protected] and Cc the new captain if they request a captain change.

TEAM PACE

To make it to the post-race party in one day, it is mandatory to have a team pace of 11:00 minutes per mile or less. This doesnt mean that everyone on the team has to run at this pace, but it does mean that if you have slower team members, you will need faster team members to keep your team on track.

The team captain will estimate the team's pace when registering. Additionally, each runner will provide a 10K pace estimate when joining the team. Final team pace estimates will be due on September 8, 2026. Visit our team resources page to access our pace calculator, which can help with your estimation.

CANCELLATION & WEATHER

This is a rain-or-shine event. The race director reserves the right to modify the course or event in the event of inclement weather or state restrictions. For more details on our weather policy, please visit our team resources page.

Races

  • Team Captain Registration

    Incl. $16.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex)

    Sat 17th October 2026 (5:00AM EDT)

    $316.00

    OPENS 31 JAN 26
    Registration for Team Captains Only. A $300 deposit is due at registration. The total payment is $775 per team. A balance payment of $475 is due on August 15, 2026.
  • Team Member Registration

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 17th October 2026 (5:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 31 JAN 26
    This is for team members joining a registered team only. The team password from your team captain is required to join.
  • Waiting List

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 17th October 2026 (5:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 31 JAN 26
    This is an entry to the Waiting List. If registered teams drop out or capacity increases, you may be able to secure a relay team spot for 2026. Only one person per team should join the waiting list.

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1175 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, 29486, SC, United States

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