Relay Iowa is the World's Longest Relay Run! Teams of up to 12 participants run 339 miles to cross Iowa over a long weekend. You build your own team and then work together to break down the distance into segments of your choosing. One runner at a time from each team will advance day and night beginning in Sioux City on Friday and ending in Dubuque on Sunday. It is a relay, not a race, encouraging teamwork, camaraderie and fun while testing your determination.

This non-profit event raises money for Restoring Hope International, an orphanage in South Africa, and various charities in Iowa towns along the running route.

Join us on this adventure!

Event details and schedule

• This is a team event and starts with your captain registering, creating the team and setting up a password. Once completed, the rest of your team can register and join you on this adventure!
• All teams begin the relay on June 10, 2016. Exact time for each team's departure to be determined a few weeks prior to event and is based on team pace.
• It is very important to provide an accurate per mile pace during the registration process. Pace should not be your personal best, but a comfortable per mile pace over a long distance in demanding conditions.
• The course is challenging. Runners should expect to encounter loose gravel, traffic, all types of weather and darkness. Please prepare mentally and physically for this strenuous yet rewarding experience.
• Teams can divide the mileage in any way that works for the runners.
• No fundraising is required to participate, but we encourage you to invite friends and family to support you and your team by donating to Relay Iowa!
• Stay in touch with your team captain, read all emails from Relay Iowa and visit www.relayia.org for the most up-to-date information.