1-Day Relay

6, 3, or 2 Runners
60 Miles
1 Day

The 1-Day Relay is designed for runners who only have 1 day to run but still want to be part of the fun! This is a great option for those with limited time or who need a good night’s sleep! This 1-Day relay of about 60 miles will invigorate your soul as you enjoy running through some of the prettiest country around!

The relay begins at exchange 24 and continues to the end. Six, three, or two runners take turns running legs 24–36 and finish in triumph at Cedar City!

Runners will have a staggered start time based on their average team pace, but will start as early in the morning as 6:00 a.m. depending on their team’s average pace. They will run ahead, alongside, or catch up with the full 2-day relay runners.

The relay begins at exchange 24 and continues to the end. Six or three runner take turns running legs 24 – 36 and finish in triumph at Cedar City!

Runners will have a staggered start time based off their average team pace but will start as early in the morning as 6:00 am depending on their team’s average pace. They will run ahead, along side, or catch up with the full 2-day relay runners.

Team Categories – 1-Day Relay

Choose from 6-runner, 3-runner, or 2-runner teams. Each team size has its own available division categories.

6-Runner Team Standard full-day relay team
3-Runner Team Each runner completes multiple legs
2-Runner Team Ultra-style format; each runner covers half the course

Team Divisions – 6-Runner Teams

Female Team All female runners
Male Team All male runners
Mixed Team Must include 3 women or more
Family Team 4 or more runners must be family members
Corporate/Government 4 or more runners must be from the same company, organization, or government group
Student Team At least 4 students (ages 14–25), with 1–2 adults
Kid Team At least 4 children (ages 5–18), with 1 adult (at least half must be under age 12)

Team Divisions – 3-Runner Teams

Female Team All female runners
Male Team All male runners
Mixed Team Must include at least 1 woman

Team Divisions – 2-Runner Teams

Female Team 2 female runners
Male Team 2 male runners
  • 6 Runners // 1 Day Relay – increase by $15
  1. $119 — JULY 15 – SEP 30    ($714)  – First 15 teams
  2. $134 — OCT 1 –  DEC 25     ($804)  – Next 15 teams
  3. $149 — DEC 26 – MAR 14   ($894)  – Next 15 teams
  4. $164 — MAR 15 – MAY 15   ($984)  – 46 teams and up
  • 3 Runners // 1 Day Relay – increase by $15
  1. $169  — JULY 15 – SEP 30    ($507)  – First 15 teams
  2. $184  — OCT 1 –  DEC 25      ($552)  – Next 15 teams
  3. $199  — DEC 26 – MAR 14    ($597)  – Next 15 teams
  4. $214  — MAR 15 – MAY 15    ($642)  – 46 teams and up

A call to all Weekend Warriors!!! 

Are you up for the challenge of running the Top of Zion Relay – one of the toughest yet most beautiful relays around? The Top of Zion Relay is not just any relay!  It is unique from all other relays because it features WORLD FAMOUS SCENERY – including some of the most breathtaking, diverse, awe-inspiring scenery in the world!  Views which runners will literally have to work for!

It highlights some of Utah’s BEST scenery including 3 NATIONAL PARKS (Capitol Reef NP, Bryce Canyon NP, and Zion NP), 2 NATIONAL MONUMENTS (Grand Staircase Escalante NM and Cedar Breaks NM), 3 STATE PARKS (Anasazi SP, Escalante Petrified SP, and Kodachrome SP), 3 SCENIC BYWAYS (Highway 12 – also Utah’s only All American Road-, Highway 89, and Highway 14) RED CANYON, AND DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST!!! Just imagine yourself running through red towering cliffs, steep forests, majestic vistas, white mountain rock, open plains, country roads, quiet lakes, serene aspen-covered valleys, small rural towns and much more.

Do you have what it takes? Are you a Top of Zion Warrior??!? Come run it for yourself and find out just how tough you really are!! There is nothing better than to be in the company of your family and friends as you enjoy a natural high of conquering your run through such God-given wonders.