Mini Relay

1 Day
36.2 Miles
6, 3, or 2 runners

Only have one day? You can still be part of the adventure. The MINI Relay is a fun, family-friendly way to experience the Top of Zion — perfect for beginner runners, locals, or anyone looking for a shorter challenge with all the good vibes.

Covering legs 30–36 of the course, this 36.2-mile relay takes you along peaceful country dirt roads and through stunning National Forest scenery, ending at the official Top of Zion finish line. Teams of 6, 3, or 2 runners rotate through the miles — no van sleeping required.

You’ll still enjoy the full race-day energy, community, and celebration — just in a one-day format that fits your schedule.

One day. Beautiful roads. Big memories.

Jump in and run with us!

Team Categories

The Mini Relay covers 36.2 miles over one day, with teams of 6, 3, or 2 runners.

6-Runner Team Full team rotating through legs
3-Runner Team Each runner covers multiple legs
2-Runner Team 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 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 MINI Relay – increase by $15 – 36 miles
  1. $69 — JULY 15 – SEP 30    ($414)  – First 15 teams
  2. $84 — OCT 1 –  DEC 25     ($504)  – Next 15 teams
  3. $99 — DEC 26 – MAR 14   ($594)  –  Next 15 teams
  4. $114 — MAR 15 – MAY 15  ($684)  – 46 teams and up
  • 3 Runners // 1 Day MINI Relay – increase by $15
  1. $94 — JULY 15 – SEP 30     ($282)  – First 15 teams
  2. $109 — OCT 1 –  DEC 25     ($327)  – Next 15 teams
  3. $124 — DEC 26 – MAR 14   ($372)  – Next 15 teams
  4. $139 — MAR 15 – MAY 15   ($417)  – 46 teams and up
  • 2 Runners // 1 Day MINI ULTRA Relay – increase by $15
  1. $106 — JULY 15 – SEP 30    ($212)  – First 15 teams
  2. $121 — OCT 1 –  DEC 25     ($242)  – Next 15 teams
  3. $136 — DEC 26 – MAR 14   ($272)  –  Next 15 teams
  4. $151 — MAR 15 – MAY 15   ($302)  – 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.