Ville to Ville Sprint Relay
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free - $128.20
- Races 5 races
- Distances Sprint
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of camaraderie and competition at the inaugural Ville to Ville Sprint Relay, taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the picturesque city of Greenville, South Carolina. This vibrant 3-person relay race will cover a total distance of 21 miles, with each team splitting the course into six legs of varying lengths, making it a perfect challenge for runners of all levels. Starting at Holland Park, participants will traverse the scenic Green Line section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Not only will runners enjoy the thrill of the race, but theyโll also celebrate with a festive post-race party featuring music, college football, and refreshing craft brews. All participants will receive a cozy hoodie, a race medal, and race swag, plus a complimentary drink to toast their accomplishments. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, the Ville to Ville Sprint Relay promises a fun-filled day of athleticism and community spirit, so gather your team and register today!
Not only will runners enjoy the thrill of the race, but theyโll also celebrate with a festive post-race party featuring music, college football, and refreshing craft brews. All participants will receive a cozy hoodie, a race medal, and race swag, plus a complimentary drink to toast their accomplishments. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, the Ville to Ville Sprint Relay promises a fun-filled day of athleticism and community spirit, so gather your team and register today!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION UPDATE (OCTOBER 22):
The free teams are now sold out. Half price teams are still available.
THANKS TO MANY GENEROUS DONORS AND THE VILLE TO VILLE FOUNDATION, 15 FREE AND 35 HALF-PRICED TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE RESCHEDULED VILLE TO VILLE SPRINT RELAY ON NOVEMBER 16TH.
THE FREE AND 1/2 PRICED TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY RUNNER IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. WE KNOW THERE ARE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF IMPACT, BUT IF YOU THREW OUT A REFRIGERATOR FULL OF GROCERIES, HAD A TREE FALL ON YOUR FENCE, HAD FLOODING, OR MUCH WORSE, PLEASE REGISTER A TEAM.
HOW TO REGISTER
JUST HAVE A TEAM REPRESENTATIVE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW AND REGISTER AS A TEAM CAPTAIN. THE FIRST 15 CAPTAINS TO SIGN UP WILL GET A FREE ENTRY! THE NEXT 40 CAPTAINS WILL GET A 1/2-PRICED ENTRY ($120). WANT TO RUN BUT WEREN'T IMPACTED? THERE IS AN OPTION TO DONATE WHEN YOU REGISTER. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE SENT TO LOCAL RELIEF EFFORTS IN THE CAROLINAS.
The Event
The Ville to Ville Sprint Relay is a 3-person running relay. Teams will complete 21 miles with a start and finish at Holland Park in Greenville, SC. Runners will travel the Green Line section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail and enjoy a festive post-race celebration with music, college football, and craft brews. Enjoy all the fun of Ville to Ville camaraderie in a shorter timeframe without needing a team vehicle.
All participants will receive a super soft hoodie sweatshirt, race medal, race SWAG, and a complimentary craft beer or non-alcoholic drink.
RACE FORMAT
The inaugural event features six legs, with each consecutive leg getting shorter by one mile. Three team members will split the six legs, with runner #1 completing Legs 1 & 4, runner #2 completing Legs 2 & 5, and runner #3 completing Legs 3 & 6. ALL TEAMS WILL START THE EVENT AT 10 AM.
* Leg 1 - 6 Miles
* Leg 2 - 5 Miles
* Leg 3 - 4 Miles
* Leg 4 - 3 Miles
* Leg 5 - 2 Miles
* Leg 6 - 1 Mile
FEES
TOTAL TEAM FEE: $240
Team Captains will pay all team fees when registering.
TEAM CAPTAIN
Each team will have a team captain (we will initially use the name and contact info of the person registering) who will be responsible for recruiting teammates and meeting appropriate deadlines. We will provide regular race information and updates for the team captain on our website and through monthly email newsletters. The Team Captain role can be transferred to another person at any point. Existing captains should email [email protected] and Cc the new captain if they change captains.
TEAM ROSTERS
Once the team captain registers, they can invite their teammates to join the team online. Team members will not pay any fees upon registration. Preliminary team rosters are due on November 2nd. The ability to add or change team members will remain open until race day; however, changes after November 9th, 2024, will carry a $25 fee.
COURSE SAFETY
We love your kids and dogs, but strollers and pets will not be allowed on the race course due to course limitations and participant safety. There is plenty of room at the start/finish area for supervised children and pets to wait for you as you run.
RACE THEME
Favorite Sports Team or Athlete - Here we go, runners, here we go (clap, clap)! The inaugural Ville to Ville Sprint Relay will be held on a beautiful Fall Saturday in the South. Dress to support your favorite sports team or athlete as you run and cheer on your relay team on race day.
PACKET PICKUP
All teams should have at least one representative pick up your team packet on Friday, November 15th, from 5-7 pm at Holland Park, 813 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Teams unable to pick up on Friday can pick up Saturday morning from 8-9:30 am at Holland Park.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All runners must be at least 13 years old on race day.
TEAM NAME
Be creative, but keep it classy. Your team name will appear in many public places, so make sure it will make your parents proud. You will submit your team name during registration, but it can be changed until August 28, 2024.
CATEGORIES
Open
Open Co-ed (minimum of 1 female)
Open Female (all females)
Masters Open (all 40+)
Masters Co-ed (minimum of 1 female, all 40+)
Masters Female (all 40+ females)
_*Team categories will be chosen during registration but can be changed until race weekend. All teams should have three team members, but teams can run with two members._
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each category. There will also be an award for the team with the most Ville to Ville spirit and the team with the best Social Media Presence on race day. Awards will be announced between 1:30-2:30 pm.
TEAM PACE
This is a running event. EACH TEAM MUST HAVE AN AVERAGE TEAM PACE OF 12:00 MINUTES PER MILE OR LESS for us to plan law enforcement and volunteer support on the course. Each team member will provide an estimated 5K race pace when registering.
CANCELLATION/WEATHER
This is a rain-or-shine event. The race director can change the course or event in case of inclement weather or state/permit restrictions.
The free teams are now sold out. Half price teams are still available.
THANKS TO MANY GENEROUS DONORS AND THE VILLE TO VILLE FOUNDATION, 15 FREE AND 35 HALF-PRICED TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE RESCHEDULED VILLE TO VILLE SPRINT RELAY ON NOVEMBER 16TH.
THE FREE AND 1/2 PRICED TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY RUNNER IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. WE KNOW THERE ARE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF IMPACT, BUT IF YOU THREW OUT A REFRIGERATOR FULL OF GROCERIES, HAD A TREE FALL ON YOUR FENCE, HAD FLOODING, OR MUCH WORSE, PLEASE REGISTER A TEAM.
HOW TO REGISTER
JUST HAVE A TEAM REPRESENTATIVE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW AND REGISTER AS A TEAM CAPTAIN. THE FIRST 15 CAPTAINS TO SIGN UP WILL GET A FREE ENTRY! THE NEXT 40 CAPTAINS WILL GET A 1/2-PRICED ENTRY ($120). WANT TO RUN BUT WEREN'T IMPACTED? THERE IS AN OPTION TO DONATE WHEN YOU REGISTER. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE SENT TO LOCAL RELIEF EFFORTS IN THE CAROLINAS.
The Event
The Ville to Ville Sprint Relay is a 3-person running relay. Teams will complete 21 miles with a start and finish at Holland Park in Greenville, SC. Runners will travel the Green Line section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail and enjoy a festive post-race celebration with music, college football, and craft brews. Enjoy all the fun of Ville to Ville camaraderie in a shorter timeframe without needing a team vehicle.
All participants will receive a super soft hoodie sweatshirt, race medal, race SWAG, and a complimentary craft beer or non-alcoholic drink.
RACE FORMAT
The inaugural event features six legs, with each consecutive leg getting shorter by one mile. Three team members will split the six legs, with runner #1 completing Legs 1 & 4, runner #2 completing Legs 2 & 5, and runner #3 completing Legs 3 & 6. ALL TEAMS WILL START THE EVENT AT 10 AM.
* Leg 1 - 6 Miles
* Leg 2 - 5 Miles
* Leg 3 - 4 Miles
* Leg 4 - 3 Miles
* Leg 5 - 2 Miles
* Leg 6 - 1 Mile
FEES
TOTAL TEAM FEE: $240
Team Captains will pay all team fees when registering.
TEAM CAPTAIN
Each team will have a team captain (we will initially use the name and contact info of the person registering) who will be responsible for recruiting teammates and meeting appropriate deadlines. We will provide regular race information and updates for the team captain on our website and through monthly email newsletters. The Team Captain role can be transferred to another person at any point. Existing captains should email [email protected] and Cc the new captain if they change captains.
TEAM ROSTERS
Once the team captain registers, they can invite their teammates to join the team online. Team members will not pay any fees upon registration. Preliminary team rosters are due on November 2nd. The ability to add or change team members will remain open until race day; however, changes after November 9th, 2024, will carry a $25 fee.
COURSE SAFETY
We love your kids and dogs, but strollers and pets will not be allowed on the race course due to course limitations and participant safety. There is plenty of room at the start/finish area for supervised children and pets to wait for you as you run.
RACE THEME
Favorite Sports Team or Athlete - Here we go, runners, here we go (clap, clap)! The inaugural Ville to Ville Sprint Relay will be held on a beautiful Fall Saturday in the South. Dress to support your favorite sports team or athlete as you run and cheer on your relay team on race day.
PACKET PICKUP
All teams should have at least one representative pick up your team packet on Friday, November 15th, from 5-7 pm at Holland Park, 813 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Teams unable to pick up on Friday can pick up Saturday morning from 8-9:30 am at Holland Park.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All runners must be at least 13 years old on race day.
TEAM NAME
Be creative, but keep it classy. Your team name will appear in many public places, so make sure it will make your parents proud. You will submit your team name during registration, but it can be changed until August 28, 2024.
CATEGORIES
Open
Open Co-ed (minimum of 1 female)
Open Female (all females)
Masters Open (all 40+)
Masters Co-ed (minimum of 1 female, all 40+)
Masters Female (all 40+ females)
_*Team categories will be chosen during registration but can be changed until race weekend. All teams should have three team members, but teams can run with two members._
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each category. There will also be an award for the team with the most Ville to Ville spirit and the team with the best Social Media Presence on race day. Awards will be announced between 1:30-2:30 pm.
TEAM PACE
This is a running event. EACH TEAM MUST HAVE AN AVERAGE TEAM PACE OF 12:00 MINUTES PER MILE OR LESS for us to plan law enforcement and volunteer support on the course. Each team member will provide an estimated 5K race pace when registering.
CANCELLATION/WEATHER
This is a rain-or-shine event. The race director can change the course or event in case of inclement weather or state/permit restrictions.
Races
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Team Captain Registration
Incl. $8.20 Fee & Hoodie Sweatshirt (Unisex)
Sat 16th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$128.20
Registration for Team Captains Only. Captains will pay the total team fee. -
Team Member Registration
Incl. Hoodie Sweatshirt (Unisex)
Sat 16th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
Free
This is for team members joining a registered team only. A team password from your team captain is required to join. -
Inactive
Sat 16th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSED -
Deferral Captain
Sat 16th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSED -
Donate
Sat 16th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSED
Ville to Ville Sprint Relay