Marathon Relay 101
Here's everything you need to know to have an amazing experience at the FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay!
Before Race Week:
Friday, May 3 + Saturday, May 4:
-
Getting Your Race Gear: You can pick up your race bib and participant shirt at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, May 3 or Saturday, May 4 (click here for times!). You will need to know you bib number (lookup will be available on April 30).
-
Relay Baton: Each team will receive a team timing device which will be inside a relay baton that the active runner will need to carry with them throughout their relay leg. Once a relay member has crossed the timing mat and finished their leg of the race, they should pass the baton to the next runner who will then carry it for their leg.
-
Relay Race Bibs: In addition to the team baton, each individual FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay participant will receive their own Marathon Relay bib number that must be worn on the front of the runner’s shirt, as well as a Marathon Relay designation that must be worn on the runner’s back. Please note, each bib is designated with a number 1-5 after the team number. These numbers are assigned at random and do not represent which leg of the race you are running, that is up to the Team Captain to decide. You do not need to notify us of who is running which leg.
Sunday, May 5:
- Schedule:
- 5:30 AM - Start line corrals open
- 6:50 AM - Handcycle division begins
- 7:00 AM - Elite athletes begin, Corrals A-E start and continue through 7:40 AM
- Parking: Where you park is really up to you! For Sunday's events, some participants park on the North Shore or in Station Square and walk to the downtown area — we recommend you use the ParkPGH app for real-time capacity for Pittsburgh's garages. Be sure to review the road closure information so you can avoid any unnecessary delays. Be sure to check the Relay Handbook to see where your relay leg begins and how you can get there!
- Gear Check: Marathon Relay participants can use the FedEx Gear Check at the Gateway T. Station. There will be NO gear check at exchange zones!
- You must use a race-issued clear Gear Check bag — which you can pick up at the Health & Fitness Expo next to Participant Services — as well as your Gear Check tag (which is a tear tag at the bottom of your race bib).
- Luggage bags, oversized or overnight items, loose articles, or bags that are not race-issued will not be accepted at Gear Check.
- Do not check valuable items such as medication, jewelry, cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, etc. The event is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
- You must show your bib number when dropping off and picking up your gear.
- Participants will NOT be permitted to bring or carry bags into the start line area.
- You must use a race-issued clear Gear Check bag — which you can pick up at the Health & Fitness Expo next to Participant Services — as well as your Gear Check tag (which is a tear tag at the bottom of your race bib).
- The Finish Line: Don't leave without getting your well-deserved finisher's medal! Then head to Point State Park for the Finish Line Festival powered by Cleveland Brothers.
