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The Miracle Match Marathon Relay Information
Two Person and Four Person Relays Available
The Relay Courses
The course for the Marathon relays is the same as the full marathon. The two-person relay runners will change at the half way rest stop, and the four-person relay runners will change at the ¼, ½ and ¾ point rest stops.
The first quarter of the course, begins at Indian Springs Park and goes through Baylor University. It then turns south and begins a steady rise through the historic downtown area and continuing up Austin Avenue. The ¼ rest top is at the top of Austin Avenue.
The second quarter of the course goes through the Lion's Park area, by the Heart of Texas coliseum, and winds around to the point where Valley Mills Drive becomes Lake Shore Drive. Turning onto Lake Shore Drive, the runners follow the lake for a gradual include to the half way point.
The third quarter of the course continues along Lake Waco to the Dam. After crossing the dam, the course goes by the airport, the soccer fields and turns into the grounds of McLennan Community College. A fairly large portion of this section of the course is in the open with fewer shade areas than the rest of the course. The ¾ point rest top is at the baseball fields of the college.
The last quarter of the course is the most challenging, but also the most beautiful! Continuing from McLennan Community College, the course turns into Cameron Park, traversing the hills and bluff overlooking the Brazos River. Coming out of the hills, the course exits the park at Herring Street, crossing over the Brazos River. The course then continues on the north side of the Brazos River, continuing along the river to the Waco Suspension Bridge and the finish line.
The marathon relays are open to all ages. Walkers are invited to participate in the Miracle Match Marathon, however, the course will close promptly at 2:30 p.m. Sorry – no wheelchairs, baby strollers or pets are allowed on the marathon course.
Download the marathon map here 
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- Relay Point Information
- Shuttle Available
Each relay point will have a portable toilet and complete rest stop. First aid supplies will also be available. Split timing will be available at the ½ course rest stop only,
Shuttle: Relayers may use their own transportation to the relay points, or are invited to ride the Marathon shuttle from Indian Springs Park. For those runners using the shuttle, the ¼ and ½ point relayers must be at the shuttle pick up point at the beginning of the race at 7:30 a.m. The shuttle will also be available for the runners in the four-person relay that is running the last segment of the relay. Those runners need to report to the shuttle pick up point at 9 a.m.
The half marathon is open to all ages. Walkers are invited to participate in the Miracle Match Marathon, however, the course will close promptly at 2:30 p.m. Sorry - no wheelchairs, baby strollers or pets are allowed on the marathon course.
- Fees and Registration
- Early Discount Available
Two-person Marathon Relay: $45 per individual ($90 per team)
Early-Bird Discount (postmarked by September 8) - $40 per individual ($80 per team)
Late registration (postmarked after October 18) - $50 per individual ($100 per team)
Day of event - $55 per individual ($110 per team)
Four-person Marathon Relay: $35 per individual ($140 per team)
Early-Bird Discount (postmarked by September 8) - $30 per individual ($120 per team)
Late registration (postmarked after October 18) - $40 per individual ($160 per team)
Day of event -$45 per individual ($180 per team)
Registrations may be submitted on-line through Active.com, or the registrations form can be downloaded and mailed. Race day registration for relay teams will close at 7:00 a.m. on race day.
- Times and Timers
- 7:30 a.m. Start time
The marathon relays will start with the full and half marathon at 7:30 sharp. The course will be open for seven hours, or from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
We will be using chip timing for all races. Chip timers can be picked up race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. The fee for a lost chip timer is $30.
- Relay Categories and Awards
- Three categories for each relay event available
There are two divisions for both the two and four person relays and each division has three categories for both the two and four person relays:
Divisions:
- Open
- Male
- Female
- Mixed
- High School Track Team
- Male
- Female
- Mixed
Awards
A medal will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category for each division. Runners finishing the two person relay will also be awarded a half-marathon finisher's medal. The high schools with the top three finishing teams in each catagory will also receive a trophy.
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