FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are the roads closed to vehicular traffic?
No. All roads will be open to traffic, although the vast majority of this course utilizes the Pinellas Trail. Please abide by all trail rules while on the trail. When on open roads, runners are required to run in the opposite direction of traffic and abide by running/pedestrian laws. 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 5pm at 3 Daughters Brewing and our goal is to have all teams finished by that time. However, if teams have not reached the final transition point by 4:30pm, the finisher ceremony may start without them.
How many people are on each team?
Teams can consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of eight, 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 beer ticket.
What do those running only one leg on the first half of the course do when they get to Cueni Brewing?
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 3 Daughters Brewing finish line party (approx 5pm). If you're done running at Cueni 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 Cueni 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 St. Petersburg 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 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 the Pinellas Trail, 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 bananas.
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 3 Daughters Brewing.
No. All roads will be open to traffic, although the vast majority of this course utilizes the Pinellas Trail. Please abide by all trail rules while on the trail. When on open roads, runners are required to run in the opposite direction of traffic and abide by running/pedestrian laws. 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 5pm at 3 Daughters Brewing and our goal is to have all teams finished by that time. However, if teams have not reached the final transition point by 4:30pm, the finisher ceremony may start without them.
How many people are on each team?
Teams can consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of eight, 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 beer ticket.
What do those running only one leg on the first half of the course do when they get to Cueni Brewing?
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 3 Daughters Brewing finish line party (approx 5pm). If you're done running at Cueni 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 Cueni 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 St. Petersburg 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 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 the Pinellas Trail, 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 bananas.
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 3 Daughters Brewing.