Scandinavian Relay
About the race
The 4th Annual Scandinavian Relay is a running event held in Neeses, SC, USA, in January 2027. The route passes through the rural South Carolina towns of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Course options include a 40 mi race and relay formats for 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 person teams, with separate team captain and non-captain registration. Registration is open.
Start times and waves
Teams are assigned a start time based on their projected running times. Teams generally start around 5 AM, with the slowest teams starting first.
Teams go off in waves every 15-30 minutes, depending on how many teams enter this year.
The course
40 mi
The relay runs through the rural South Carolina towns of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Teams may consist of 1 to 8 members. Teams are assigned a start time based on their projected running times.
Time limit and finish goal
The race has an 8-hour time limit, and the goal is to have everyone off the course by 2 PM.
Location
Neeses, SC, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Neeses
Neeses is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. Its population was 320 at the 2020 census. Summers in this part of South Carolina are hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and winters are generally mild, so March to May and October to November are the best months for running or racing.
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