About the Race

The Cape Relay will run 200 miles in roughly 24 hours through some of the most historic and scenic regions in North America. The actual route is 203.2 miles from Quincy, Massachusetts, just south of Boston, to Provincetown on the very tip of Cape Cod in 36 legs for 12-person teams. For some this will reprise the legendary Plymouth to Provincetown Relay, which ran (80.8 miles) from 1974 to 1987, because it will cover much of the same historic ground.

The tip of the Cape is an inviting destination. The Pilgrims on the Mayflower first landed there and spent five weeks there before sailing across the bay to finally land in December of 1620 and found the colony they named Plymouth.

This relay is a run through history and along a beautiful course with gorgeous scenery during the flowering of spring in southern New England. Organization will be first rate with the safety and enjoyment of participants and protection of the environment being the highest priorities.

Runners love distance relays. The Cape Relay is a running adventure like no other. This event will be the manifestation of team building: Running Clubs, corporate teams, colleges, social organizations, family, friends, public safety departments, charitable organizations raising funds, and people who just love running with friends. With admirable organization, attention to every detail, and the beautiful south shore and Cape backdrop, it is ideal for competitive runners and casual joggers alike. The first annual Cape Relay will simply be the event of the year for many teams and corporations.

The legs will vary in distance from 1.7 miles (#32) to 10.3 miles (#26). There are excellent maps and descriptions of each leg on the Website including handoff points. Each runner will run an average total of just under 17 miles with legs averaging 5.64 miles. Actual distances will vary, with legs available for strong runners as well as beginners. There are a few small grades, but no major hills. Most of the course is on relatively rural roads, with some in state forest land and some on trails.

Organization and Information
The Cape Relay is a two-day event. Teams are given staggered starts based upon the average of team members’ 10k times. This formula spreads teams out while attempting to get all the teams to the finish just in time for the big party and awards ceremony at the BAS-Relief Park in Provincetown.

The Cape Relay is modeled after other long distance relays. The course is divided into 36 legs with designated runner exchange zones at the end of each leg. There are two main categories for teams to choose from: 12-person teams and ultra teams consisting of 6 runners. The course will be well marked and monitored with plenty of access to aid.

The 12-person teams and six-person ultra teams will run around the clock, completing 36 relay legs or stages, each with well-designed transfer points and rest areas.
This event is exceptionally well organized; every detail is covered, offering a valuable and memorable experience to all participants. Organizers have developed a race “book”, which explains and governs safety and competition. It addresses concerns for all stakeholders—runners, volunteers, communities, the state, and the environment. The incredible standard of organization that has attracted strong sponsorship support and created such a buzz even in its first year.  

Cape Cod was made for running, especially in the spring! Lakes and ponds, ocean and bays, forested vistas, historic villages, rural farmlands, nighttime campfires, sunset and sunrise views, and much more will make the miles really enjoyable. This unique relay is tremendously scenic and rewarding.

13 Relay and BBSC Endurance Sports
BBSC Endurance Sports began operations in 2004 and produces five of the largest triathlons in the Southwest, including the largest USAT National Championship in the country. Having had tremendous success in the West and Southwest, BBSC and 13Relay are branching out to the northeast, one of the strongest running regions in the USA. BBSC Founder and Race Director Brogg Sterrett has a reputation for, and is committed to, producing safe, exciting, high quality, environmentally friendly events. There is more information on the organization on their award-winning Website.

Be a Part of New England Running History-Run the Cape
This is an event you do not want to miss. Get going and set up your team and get in on the first one—or you will wish you had. This is a course and a region that will satisfy that wanderlust, that feeling that you want to be part of something very special. It will be a rolling, running, overnight party that will trek through and finish in a historic and very special place.