The Back on My Feet 20in24 Relay Challenge

The 5th Annual STroehmann Back on My Feet 20in24 Relay Challenge - REGISTER NOW

The 20in24 Relay Challenge is Philadelphia’s only 24-hour relay race and one of the most convenient relays there is with a 8.4-mile loop as the course with air-conditioned headquarters with showers, entertainment and food 

There are four different team levels to choose from, each increasing in mileage : Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum.  The Gold and Platinum categories are limited to 30 teams each. The Bronze and Silver categories are open to 60 teams as there are two start times to choose from when registering - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All participants must be at least 16 years old. Gold and Platinum members must be at least 18 years old.

REGISTRATION


The fees for the relay categories are below.  Please note that you can choose to fundraise your registration, instead of paying up front, which is what the majority of participants choose to do and we highly encourage. You have until July 12th to fundraise your registration fee and an automatic fundraising page will be created for you when register.  Teams that fundraise their registration fee can become Super Relay Runners by raising double their registration fee to receive 20in24 jackets. Take me to registration!

Please contact Casey Venella if you have questions or call 215-772-1080.

Category  Price per Person Price per Team Distance
Bronze $65 $325 Distance: 5 loops per team/1 per member
Total Team Mileage = 42.0
Total Member Mileage = 8.4 miles
Silver $125 $625 Distance: 10 loops per team/ 2 per member
Total Team Mileage = 84.0
Total Member Mileage = 16.8 miles
Gold $185 $925 Distance: 15 loops per team/ 3 per member
Total Team Mileage = 126
Total Member Mileage = 25.2 miles
Platinum $225 $1,125 Distance: 20 loops per team/4 per member
Total Team Mileage = 168
Total Member Mileage = 33.6 miles
Minimum Pace: 8:40 min. per mile

 
Please note:

  • The Bronze Relay registration fee will increase to $75 per person on April 1, 2012. The total fee for the team will be $375.
  • The Silver Relay registration fee will increase to $135 per person on April 1, 2012. The total fee for the team will be $675.
  • The Gold Relay registration fee will increase to $195 per person on April 1, 2012. The total fee for the team will be $975.
  • The Platinum Relay registration fee will increase to $235 per person on April 1, 2012. The total fee for the team will be $1,175.
     

Prize Money

$2,500 will go to the top Platinum team, $2,000 to the top Gold team, $1,500 for the top Silver team in both the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. categories and $1,000 for the top Bronze team in the 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. categories. There will also be non-cash awards for the 2nd and 3rd place teams in each category.

Packet Pick-up & Check-in

You are strongly encouraged to pick up your race packet on Friday night at Lloyd Hall (location of the start of the race) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you absolutely cannot pick your packet up on Friday, you may do so on Saturday morning at Lloyd Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Packet pick-up will close promptly at 8:15 a.m. One person can pick up the packets for the whole team.  For the 6:00 p.m. Bronze and Silver Relay teams you may pick up your packets between 4:00-5:15 p.m. if necessary.  

Start Time

All teams will start on 10 a.m. - Saturday, July 14th, except for the Bronze and Silver teams who are choosing to start at 6 p.m. Race management will highlight important race and safety information and any last minute changes at 9:15 a.m. and again at 5:30 for the teams starting at 6 p.m. These meetings will take place in front of Lloyd Hall.

The Start/Finish Area

Situated on the banks and overlooking the Schuylkill River, just north of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Lloyd Hall is the only public athletic facility on Boathouse Row. This facility is air-conditioned and will be open the entire 24 hours to Lone Ranger and relay participants. Inside, you will be able to sleep, relax, eat, get massages and even take a shower. In addition, a 24-hour secure baggage check will be made available to participants.

IMPORTANT: Only Platinum teams and Lone Rangers will be able to set up sleeping areas inside Lloyd Hall – you will be able to go in at any time to cool off.

SETTING UP YOUR TENT

While Lloyd Hall will be open and available for all Lone Rangers to rest in, many participants choose to bring their own tent to have outside to be a part of the great 20in24 atmosphere. There will be lots of space to set up camp and you can see the site layout here. Some people choose to rent a van or a RV and park in the parking lot. See the yellow shaded area on the site map.

There is plenty of outside space for you to set up tents, which is what the majority of participants decide to do and we encourage you to do the same. We will also be providing tented areas for participants.

Stroehmann Re-Energizing Stations

There will be four re-energizing stations every two miles of the loop that will be stocked with plenty of food and fuels, bathrooms, sponges, medical kits, etc. Food items include GU, pretzels, chips, etc. In addition, Lloyd Hall will have more substantial food, such as pizza, sandwiches, soft pretzels, etc. for the longer rests in between laps. GU20 and water will also be at every re-energizing station. In addition - there will be ice and wet towel stations every mile as well as a minimum of two misting stations on the course.

If you want to bring your own replenishment on the course, you must have it at Lloyd Hall by no later 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. We will drive it out to half-way point around the Loop and you will also be able to put your stuff on the course right outside of Lloyd Hall. PLEASE make sure to put your items in an easy identifiable bag or container with your name on it.

Using an Alternate

All teams must have 5 registered individuals to have an official team. If one of your teammates gets injured during the race, you have two choices. One of the other four team members can pick up the lap, or you can use an alternate. There is no penalty if another member picks up the remaining laps. However, because of this race is getting more competitive and larger prize money is at stake, if your team decides to use your alternate, there will be a time penalty of 5 minutes added to the Bronze teams, 8 minutes added to the Silver teams, 10 minutes added to the Gold teams and 12 minutes added to the Platinum teams. If you are going to use an alternate, he or she must check-in at Lloyd Hall before starting to run.

Running at Night

While running at night, racers must either wear some piece of reflective gear visible from both the front and back – by not doing so, you will be disqualified. It is recommended that runners wear a headlamp and carry cell phone during the evening hours. Any pacer running with someone at night must also have reflective gear on.

Pacers

Relay teams are not allowed to have pacers if you are competing competively. Your team will be disqaulified from placing if you are caught using a pacer.

Street Closings

While we are encouraging participants to run on the path, West River Drive will be closed during part of the day, allowing runners to run on the street during that time. However, Kelly Drive will remain open for traffic and all runners must run on the designated path when on that side. During the evening hours, all runners must run on the path - no exceptions. For safety, we encourage participants to stay on the path throughout the entire race.

What to bring

We recommend the following - some of these are more crucial for those running in the Gold or Platinum categories.

  • ID
  • Tent , blankets, etc.
  • Something reflective (vest, paint, tape, etc) required if running past sunset
  • Hat or visor
  • Cell phone - we recommend all runners carry a cell phone when running in the dark.
  • Extra running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks
  • Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel
  • Sleeping bag, blanket, pillow
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
  • Vaseline, running lube
  • Water bottle
  • Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries

Parking

Parking will not be allowed at Lloyd Hall. Please use the map for alternative street parking. You may also want to consider getting dropped off, walking, or riding your bike (as long as it will not impact your vitals at check-in).

Heat Index Risk Management

From race start to sundown, hourly assessments by race operations, medical personnel and EMS staff of race conditions will occur. We have instituted a flag system to keep all participants aware of the weather conditions and each flag color represents a different level. The flags will be shown at each of the four refreshments areas and our bikers will also have them on their back. In the case of unforeseeable circumstances due to weather or other extenuating circumstances that prevents the safe continuation the race, race officials may interrupt or end the race at any given time. Results will be based on team's placement at the time race officials determine. This rule will be implemented in the most extreme cases for the safety of the runners or officials.

  1. GREEN FLAG - Race status is normal
  2. BLUE FLAG - Require all racers to carry electrolyte replacement (Gu Electrolyte Brew -supplied on course). In general, you can expect a blue flag when the heat index is between 90 and 101.
  3. ORANGE FLAG - Require all racers to stop at both of the medical stations on course. This flag will be shown when heat index is 102-105. Heat cramps and/or heat exhaustion are a very real possibility; heatstroke is possible.
  4. RED FLAG - Require all racers to walk. Please know that we are also runners on this end and we know the idea of having to walk is not appealing, but we hope you understand that we would only ask this of you if the heat index gets to a dangerous level of 105 or more.
  5. BLACK FLAG - If the risk of lightening requires intervention. Runners should proceed to the nearest rest station and the rest station personnel will record the bib number of runners who took shelter at the rest station.

More Official Rules

Federal, state and county laws and ordinances must be followed at all times. There are two road crossings, which will be manned, however there are some parking lots along the path. Watch out for cars entering/exiting parking lots. Obey all traffic laws.

In the case of unforeseeable circumstances due to weather or other extenuating circumstances that prevents the safe continuation the race, race officials may interrupt or end the race at any given time. Results will be based on team's completed laps at the time race officials determine. This rule will be implemented in the most extreme cases for the safety of the runners or officials. Click here to see the official weather plan.

Your race bib must be worn on the front and outside whatever clothing you are wearing. If scorers cannot see your number they cannot score you. It is the runner's responsibility to ensure that each lap completed is recorded.

While running a lap, stay on the designated course. Any racer that cuts the official course will disqualify that individual, or team from placing.