The Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is the United States’ largest six-person relay race. The race attracts runners from all over the Great State of Texas, United States, Mexico and Canada.

Past celebrity, competitors include Texas Governor, Rick Perry, State Representative, Abel Herrero, former Naval Air Station Captain, Paula Hinger and former Corpus Christi Mayor, Honorable Loyd Neal. 2011 will mark the 36th year of that the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon will honor “Armed Forces Day”.

Six Runners/One Team Only!

The Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is a Six-Person Relay Running Event. Teams must consist of six (6) runners. Each runner will run on only one (1) team and will run one (1) leg only for that team. No one can run on two (2) teams at any time. (No one can run an additional leg for any team, in this instance you and your team will be disqualified) All members of each team eligible for awards are subject to verification by race officials prior to the awards ceremony.

The race director and or race official may disqualify anyone for cheating or not adhering to these rules.

Please bring your I.D. if you think you placed as we are required to ask. All team members must be listed on the Race Verification Card (R.V.C.) which will be available at Check In. The R.V.C. must be completed before a team receives its packet.

Baby Strollers

We apologize but due to the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon’s insurance provider, baby strollers are not permitted in the race, so please do not bring them.

Alcohol

As per City of Corpus Christi Ordinance-No Alcoholic Beverages will be allowed in Cole Park. Rest easy, Beer will be on-hand at Cole Park for the After Race Party.

Applications

This is a biggie, there are is drop-off point for entries, and they must be mailed by the proper deadline.

Buses/Race Day Transportation

Please remember that the shuttle buses are a courtesy. As with all public transportation, buses run on a schedule, please do not show up late and expect to be given a ride. Parents of minor children running the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon are welcome to ride along. Please remember that there is no transportation to Cole Park for the After Race Party. Arriving early is crucial! For further information, please refer to the Race Day Transportation tab of this website.

Payment via Check/Credit Card for Race Entry

Use of personal checks is acceptable for early entry in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon. We will only accept one (1) check and one (1) check only for an entry. More than one check would create an accounting nightmare for us!

Personal checks may not be used after May 1, 2011. The only acceptable payment method for a printed application after May 1, 2011 is a money order or cashiers check. No exeptions sorry!

Checks sent with insufficient funding or persons who stop payment (whether by check or credit card) on his or her check will be removed from the race. If payment is not recieved you and your team members will be removed from the current race and any future Beach to Bay Relay Marathons until the matter is resolved. This includes and is not limited to any other Corpus Christi Roadrunner (CCRR) events and any other CCRR participated events.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement or bad weather please, be assured that your safety is always first on our minds. As with most running or outdoor events, if lighting is present at the start of the race, the race may be delayed. If the race is underway, and inclement weather arrives (post of the start) the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon will continue. Remember to feel comfortable in your decision concerning bad weather.

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. l should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. l also know that, although police protection will be provided, there will be traffic on the course route. l assume the risk of running in traffic. l also assume any and all other risks associated with running this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.

As a signer of this entry blank being fully aware of these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, l hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release, and discharge the CORPUS CHRISTI ROADRUNNERS, INC.; THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; the LOCAL & COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; ANDREWS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY/MILLER LITE; SKID-O-KAN; HEB; FLEET FEET SPORTS, INC.; CORPUS CHRISTI; IAAP; ROADRUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA; REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; US NAVY; HERRMAN AND HERRMAN LAW FIRM; PEPSI EVEREST; citgo refinery; II Gemini ambulance service and any Emergency Medical Services, Race Officials, Volunteers, and any and all sponsors, including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone for or on their behalf, from any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of, or in the course of, my participation in this event.

This Release of Waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. l further grant full permission to the CORPUS CHRISTI ROADRUNNERS, INC. and/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or other record of this event for any purpose. Applications for minors will be accepted ONLY with a parent’s or guardian’s signature.

l further understand that my entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, even if the race is canceled.