Teams of eight runners compete on an 80-mile course. Each runner completes three sections that range in length from 2.5 to 4 miles. Teams are started in groups every 30 minutes beginning at 6:15am and continuing until the last group is started at 8:45am. The finish line closes at exactly 8:00pm.

The race starts at McGee Hill in LaRue Pine Hills on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River Valley. The course follows country roads (mostly paved but some stretches of gravel) through the Shawnee National Forest to its finish at the Ohio River in Golconda.

Due to logistical issues on the race course, the number of Relay teams has to be limited and is 250 in 2012. In 2011 we received over 350 applications in the first 5 minutes. Teams should only submit one entry. Teams submitting more than one entry will be disqualified. The entry fee for 2012 is $400 but only payable if your team makes the race field.

Registration for the Saturday, April 21st, 2012 River to River Relay was at this website on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:00pm CDT (Noon). 400+ applications were received for the 250 spots. The interest and enthusiasm for the Relay continues to grow and I would like to thank all the teams that have submitted an entry. Successful applicants will be notified via email on or before November 30, 2011. Please do not email to ask the status of your team's application. I will be diligently working to process all the applications and will contact the team managers as soon as possible. Thank you!

Brad Dillard
Race Director

Official River to River Relay Facebook Page

Official River to River Relay Twitter Page