Each year, over 4000 runners participate in one of two relay divisions: the 2-Person Relay and the 3-5 Person Relay. The Marathon and Relay begin at the same time, and runners in all events participate alongside each other.

Entries for both Relay divisions are determined by lottery.  See Relay Lottery Information below for details.

650 3-5 person relay teams

500 2-person relay teams

Sunday May 25, 2008

8:00a.m. Wheelchair
8:05a.m. Marathon & Marathon Relay

Photo I.D. is Required.  Only the Team Capatin is allowed to pick-up the Relay Team Packet

Sheraton Conference Center at the Sports & Fitness Expo
Friday, May 23, 4 – 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Main Street Landing

1 Main St (5 blocks from Start Line)

Sunday May 25, 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

To ensure a quality experience for every participant and also make the application process as fair and equitable as possible all relay teams for the 2008 KBVCM are selected by lottery. The 2008 lottery is now closed. Registration for the 2009 KBVCM Relay team lottery will open January, 2009.

Please read below for information on selling, joining or buying a bib/team.

On Monday, February 4, 2008, relay slots were picked at random as follows:

• 650 3-5 Person Teams (75% from Vermont, 25% from out of state)
• 500 2-Person Teams from one lottery pool

Selected relay teams are listed here. Unselected applications have been destroyed along with payment information. The Runner & Guest handbook was mailed to team captains in March 2008. To request additional copies, email us at info@runvermont.org or call 802-863-8412.

Relay Team Refistration

(if you are selected in the lottery):

• Team member registration forms were mailed to all Relay team captains, and are also available here.
• Team member registrations are due April 18
• Only team members registered by April 18 will receive t-shirts
• All team member changes (including team captain changes and team transfers ) must be submitted to the RVT office using this form
• Teams will be placed in the correct division by the Registration Director upon receiving the registration
• Your processed credit card/cancelled check is proof of your confirmed entry.  The Runner & Guest Handbook was mailied in March, 2008 to both members of the 2-person relay team and to the Team Captain of the 3-5 person relay team. Only team captains will receive relay confirmations.  Registered participants will be updated online.

Every Relay Team MUST designate a Relay Team Captain as part of the lottery resigtration process. The Team Capatain is responsible for the following:

• Race Packet Pick-Up: The Team Captain is the only member of the relay team allowed to pick-up the race packet for the team.  Please do not send anyone other than the Team Captain to Packet Pick-Up.  Photo I.D. is required.
• ChampionChip: The Team capatin will be charged if the ChampionChip is not returned.
• Team Name and Team Capatin Changes: To change the Team Name and/or the Team Captain, download a new team registration form (available after January 2, 2008) complete the Transfer section and sumbit it in-hand or via USPS to RunVermont.  Changes to the Team Captain are not accepted on-line.

• Lottery opens January 2, 2008. Teams selected will be posted online February 8, 2008
• The Relay Transfer Board is now available here
• The Relay Transfer Board allows a Team Captain to find someone to take an unwanted team and/or for a team to find a runner(s) to fill their team
• The Relay Transfer Board also allows runners whose teams were not selected or who do not have a team to find a team to run on
• There is no fee to transfer a Relay team from one Captain to another, or to change team members
• Relay teams may not defer a team earned in the 2008 lottery to 2009
• All Captain and Team Member changes must be submitted in writing, using the appropriate FORM to the RVT office no later than May 17th. Changes after May 17th must be made by the Team Captain at Packet Pick-Up.

• Relay teams must  finish the race within 6 HOURS and keep to a sub 13:44 minute per mile pace.
• The relay is open to all ages

• ONLY ONE TEAM MEMBER MAY CROSS THE FINISH LINE. This person must be wearing the ChampionChip in order for the team to receive an official time.

• Teams may have 3, 4, or 5 runners on their team.  Team members may run more than one leg.
• It is possible to have a marathoner on your team.  Ask us how!
• All runners on your team must be registered on your team roster and must complete the medical information on the back of their race bib.
• 3-5 PERSON RELAY legs are appx : 3.1, 5.6, 6.4, 5.5, and 5.6 miles each
• A description of each leg is available here
• Relay runners MUST exchange the yellow band with the next runner in the exchange zone.
• Relay Zones 1, 2 and 3 are within walking distance of the start (less than 1/4 mile).
• A shuttle is available for runners going to and from exchange zone 4, Flynn School.  The shuttle is located north of Battery Park and runs every 20 minutes after 8:30 a.m.  Flynn School is located appx 3 miles up North Ave.
• Each relay zone is sectioned according to bib number.  To make it easier for yourt team member to find you, wait in your designated zone.  Feel free to wear a tall hat, wave a flag or do something else that makes you stand out.
• Your bib must be worn on the front of your body.
• The relay runner who is running the last leg MUST wear the timing chip on their shoe.  NO CHIP, NO TIME, NO EXCEPTION.
• Aid stations include VT Spring water, diluted lemon-lime gatorade, port-o-let and medical services.

• 2-PERSON RELAY legs are each appx 13.1 miles each. The exchange zone is at the half-way point north of Oakledge Park.
• The ChampionChip must be worn (on the ankle strap we provide) by the starting runner.  This chip is passed to the second runner at the 13.1 Exchnage Zone.  No Chip, No Time, No Exception.

• Two-Person Relay Bus: Two-person relay runners have the option of using the two-person relay bus that travels to and from Oakledge Park. Other options include walking to the park or riding a bike. Do NOT drive to Oakledge.  Parking is NOT available.

• Buses to Oakledge Park are located on St Paul  at King St. Buses leave St. Paul/King starting at 8:15 and run continuously until 11:15. The shuttle will drop off runners 1/3 mile from the 13.1 exchange zone. Leave plenty of time to get to your exchange area. From the bus stop, follow our signs towards the lake and park.

• Buses returning from Oakledge Park will transport runners who have completed the 1st 13.1 leg. The bus loading area is located at the intersection of Flynn Avenue and Pine Street, approximately 1/3 mile from Oakledge Park. Runners will be dropped off at the corner of St. Paul Street and King Street, 5 blocks from Waterfront Park.

• Secured bike parking is located at Oakledge Park which is 2 miles from the start.

• Baggage: The 2nd runner on your team may bring a bag labeled with your bib number to Oakledge Park. The bags are secured by race staff through 11:15a.m. Your team member must bring this bag back after they complete their leg. No baggage will be transferred to Waterfront.

 3-5 person Teams: $150

 2-PersonTteams: $90

Course Aid Stations

Aid Stations are loacted at the Start, Finish, and 18 other sites, approx. every 1.5 miles on the course.  Aid Stations offer Vermont Pure Spring Water and lemon-lime Gatorade.  Each station has trained medical staff, radio operators and port-o-lets.  GU is available at Miles 13 and 18.

Mile Markers and Course Clocks

Mile marker signs are positioned every mile along the race course.  Time clocks are positioned at the every two miles as well as the start, finish, and half-way point.

Average temperature for May 25
8a.m. 50 degrees
Noon  72 degrees

Link to WCAX Marathon Weather page for race day weather updates: