The RELAYS.

JUNIOR RElay | Open Relay | Corporate CHallenge RElay

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2025* | WHAKATU - NELSON CBD

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Why A Relay?

Few things beat the fun and camaraderie of racing a relay with friends, team-mates and colleagues!

Dash through this high-energy course in the centre of Nelson before passing the baton off to your teammate.

With bragging rights on the line you won’t want to miss this!

THe races.

Calling all school-aged athletes! This is your chance to compete for the prestigious School Trophy. Enter as many teams as you can in the junior relay and individual mile race to earn points toward being named the fastest school in the region.
Distances:
Under 13: 4 x 1/2 lap (375m) relay
13-18 y/o: 4 x 1 lap (750m) relay
Gather a team of four friends/family/teammates/or complete strangers, and take on the challenge of the fast and furious 4 x 1 lap (750m) relay!
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Assemble a team of four colleagues and take on the challenge of becoming Nelson’s fastest business in the 4 x 1 lap (750m) Business Challenge Relay!
Which business will reign supreme and earn the coveted title of the fastest business in town this year?
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THe important stuff.

What you get

We’ve partnered with some of our favourite local businesses to bring you some of the best race merch ever. Here’s what you’ll get:

Entry to The Spectacle
Race bib
Finishers medal
Spot prize entry
Race pack filled with goodies from some of our favourite local businesses
A chance to watch some of the world’s best milers race through the streets of Nelson
Plus more perks still to be announced for 2025!

EntrIES

Key Dates:

February 1st: Early entry fee pricing ends
September 30th: Regular entry fee pricing ends

Prizes

All finishers: All finishers will receive a wooden finishers medal.

Top 3: Top three teams overall will be presented with a prize.

Spot Prizes: We love a good spot prize almost as much as we love a good race pack, so we’ve partnered with some generous businesses to bring you some epic spot prizes. Trust us, you’ll want to stick around after your race for this!

Photos

We have a talented team of photographers out on the course taking epic shots for the gram, or if you’re a little more old school - for the wall. A link to race photos can be found on the Results page after the race.

The course.

All relays start and finish in front of the Cathedral steps so you get as much spectator support as possible! The start is FAST! Runners hoon down Selwyn Place and hang a right onto Church St, and then another right onto the bustling Hardy St. The energy of the spectators enjoying an evening drink at one of the restaurants will carry you up Hardy St.

4 x 1/2 lap relay runners will hand the baton off to their next runner who they’ll find waiting for them in front of Rodd & Gunn. Runners then continue up Hardy St until they hit Hope St, where they hang a right and then another right to go dashing down Selwyn Place towards the start/finish line.

Runners will hand off their baton to their next runner in front of the cathedral steps.

The Rules.

Race numbers contain a timing chip on the back and must be worn on the front chest area of the top you are wearing for the event and must be visible at all times. Please do not alter the numbers.
Bikes, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards and dogs will not be permitted on the course.
Baby strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on the course.
Competitors must not be accompanied by anyone who is not officially entered in the event. The exception to this is if they are a guide/support person in the AWD race or a child entered in the junior mile, in which case they may have someone accompany them on the course.

Entrants who have registered in the walkers category must walk during the race.
Music devices are not permitted during the race for safety reasons.
Competitors must stay on the marked course and keep to the left of the course if being passed by another competitor.
Competitors are in charge of counting their own laps.
Competitors should be kind and respectful to other competitors.