FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are the roads closed to vehicular traffic?
No. All roads will be open to traffic, although the majority of this course utilizes the American Tobacco Trail. Please abide by all trail rules while on the trail. Growler Relay shirts will be neon and runners are required to wear them or other brightly colored shirts while on the course.
How do we navigate the course? Will there be signs?
There are NO DIRECTIONAL SIGNS on the course. Part of the Growler Relay adventure is knowing and navigating your own route. We’ll be using RunGo for all navigational purposes. RunGo will track routes on the map in real time (e.g., the blue dot following the prescribed route's blue line) and provide turn-by-turn audio directions. See the navigation page for more information. This is the encouraged method of course navigation. You may also print off your own directions via the leg maps page.
Is there a time limit?
The finisher ceremony starts at approximately 6pm at Ponysaurus, and our goal is to have all teams finished by that time. However, if teams have not reached the final transition point by 5pm, the finisher ceremony may start without them.
Are the growlers full at the finish line?
No. But you do get a ticket for a beer and there will be opportunities to earn extra beer tickets throughout the day. Think of the growler as your finisher medal...but better.
How many people are on each team?
Teams can consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of ten, so it really all depends on how much you want to run. Each leg varies in distance, so some teammates may want to run only one leg where others may want to run two or more.
Is there an age restriction?
All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Participants under 21 do not receive a finisher growler or beer ticket.
What do those running only one leg on the first half of the course do when they get to Southern Peak?
Celebrate! Your running is done for the day. If you're not riding with your team for the second half of the course, grab some drinks and meet back up with your team at the Ponysaurus finish line party (approx 6pm). If you're done running at Southern Peak and drinking beers there, we ask that you select a designated driver to drive the team back to the finish line.
What about anyone that's only running a leg on the second half of the course?
Your only responsibility is to be at Southern Peak when your first half team arrives. Do the math on their pace times and drive straight there. Your running will start as soon as your friend arrives and they'll be waiting for you back in Durham at the finish line.
Does my whole team have to sign up and pay at once?
No. We'll ask for you to select your team from a dropdown when you register. If you're the first person from your team to register, you'll be asked to enter the team name and approximate number of members you expect to join your team.
Is this a timed race?
No. The goal is to complete the relay with your team and have a great time. Set a goal as a team and go all out to meet it. Everyone receives a commemorative growler as the official finisher medal. In other words, it's not really a "race" against the other teams.
What happens at transition points?
The most literal way to describe it is one teammate stops running and another teammate starts running. We'll provide each team with a proverbial relay baton, which the arriving teammate hands off to the next runner at the transition points. There will also be chances to interact with other teams and opportunities to win extra beer tickets at transition points. It's a magical time.
What do we do while our teammates run?
Your job is to proceed as safely as possible to the next transition point in your car.
Are we allowed to drive next to our actively running teammates?
No. Growler Relay cars are not permitted to follow or pace their runners. Cars must proceed as safely as possible to the next transition point.
Can cars drive to transition points using the same route as runners?
No. Since the majority of the running course utilizes trails, vehicles will take different routes to the transition points than the individual runners.
Are there aid stations/bathrooms on the course?
Yes. Every transition point will have first aid supplies, a port-o-potty or restroom, water and granola bars.
Can my team drink alcohol on the course?
No. Drinking alcohol while on The Growler Team Relay course is strictly prohibited. Teams found in violation will be removed from the event. Save it for the post-race party at Ponysaurus.
No. All roads will be open to traffic, although the majority of this course utilizes the American Tobacco Trail. Please abide by all trail rules while on the trail. Growler Relay shirts will be neon and runners are required to wear them or other brightly colored shirts while on the course.
How do we navigate the course? Will there be signs?
There are NO DIRECTIONAL SIGNS on the course. Part of the Growler Relay adventure is knowing and navigating your own route. We’ll be using RunGo for all navigational purposes. RunGo will track routes on the map in real time (e.g., the blue dot following the prescribed route's blue line) and provide turn-by-turn audio directions. See the navigation page for more information. This is the encouraged method of course navigation. You may also print off your own directions via the leg maps page.
Is there a time limit?
The finisher ceremony starts at approximately 6pm at Ponysaurus, and our goal is to have all teams finished by that time. However, if teams have not reached the final transition point by 5pm, the finisher ceremony may start without them.
Are the growlers full at the finish line?
No. But you do get a ticket for a beer and there will be opportunities to earn extra beer tickets throughout the day. Think of the growler as your finisher medal...but better.
How many people are on each team?
Teams can consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of ten, so it really all depends on how much you want to run. Each leg varies in distance, so some teammates may want to run only one leg where others may want to run two or more.
Is there an age restriction?
All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Participants under 21 do not receive a finisher growler or beer ticket.
What do those running only one leg on the first half of the course do when they get to Southern Peak?
Celebrate! Your running is done for the day. If you're not riding with your team for the second half of the course, grab some drinks and meet back up with your team at the Ponysaurus finish line party (approx 6pm). If you're done running at Southern Peak and drinking beers there, we ask that you select a designated driver to drive the team back to the finish line.
What about anyone that's only running a leg on the second half of the course?
Your only responsibility is to be at Southern Peak when your first half team arrives. Do the math on their pace times and drive straight there. Your running will start as soon as your friend arrives and they'll be waiting for you back in Durham at the finish line.
Does my whole team have to sign up and pay at once?
No. We'll ask for you to select your team from a dropdown when you register. If you're the first person from your team to register, you'll be asked to enter the team name and approximate number of members you expect to join your team.
Is this a timed race?
No. The goal is to complete the relay with your team and have a great time. Set a goal as a team and go all out to meet it. Everyone receives a commemorative growler as the official finisher medal. In other words, it's not really a "race" against the other teams.
What happens at transition points?
The most literal way to describe it is one teammate stops running and another teammate starts running. We'll provide each team with a proverbial relay baton, which the arriving teammate hands off to the next runner at the transition points. There will also be chances to interact with other teams and opportunities to win extra beer tickets at transition points. It's a magical time.
What do we do while our teammates run?
Your job is to proceed as safely as possible to the next transition point in your car.
Are we allowed to drive next to our actively running teammates?
No. Growler Relay cars are not permitted to follow or pace their runners. Cars must proceed as safely as possible to the next transition point.
Can cars drive to transition points using the same route as runners?
No. Since the majority of the running course utilizes trails, vehicles will take different routes to the transition points than the individual runners.
Are there aid stations/bathrooms on the course?
Yes. Every transition point will have first aid supplies, a port-o-potty or restroom, water and granola bars.
Can my team drink alcohol on the course?
No. Drinking alcohol while on The Growler Team Relay course is strictly prohibited. Teams found in violation will be removed from the event. Save it for the post-race party at Ponysaurus.