Butler Relay

The first race of the new MCM Event Series, the Butler Relay, to be held on March 29, will feature two-person teams completing a 10K course in two waves. The course includes off-road trails and main roadways with the start and finish on the newly renovated Butler Stadium.

Results

Click here to view Butler Relay Results!

Click here to view the MCM Event Series Leader Board

Commemorative Coin

Use the voucher you received on race day to pick up your commemorative race coin aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico at the Marine FCU on Russell Road, or the Marine Corps Marathon office in Building 3399.

About the Event

The Butler Relay will be limited to a race field of 1,000 runners. Runners may sign up with a partner, or as an individual. Teams will compete in either the male, female or mixed categories. Two-person teams will compete in a 10K relay, divided into two waves. Each team will have a number and each team member will be denoted with an “A” or “B”. This letter will designate the runner’s wave assignment. The first wave, Wave A, will begin at 8:00 a.m. The second wave, Wave B, will begin at 8:25 a.m.

Runners who register and participate in the inaugural Butler Relay, part of the new Marine Corps Marathon Event Series, will be eligible to receive a guaranteed non-complimentary entry into either the 2008 Marine Corps Historic Half, or the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon. Runners will select and receive their entry at Packet Pick-Up for the Butler Relay on March 27-28.

Registration

The registration fee is $36 and includes shirt, chip rental, event coin, hospitality, entertainment and more. Pre-registration is required. The Butler Relay is open to all participants ages 10 and up. Runners who register and participate in the inaugural Butler Relay, part of the new Marine Corps Marathon Event Series, will be eligible to receive a guaranteed non-complimentary entry into either the 2008 Marine Corps Historic Half, or the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon. Runners will select and receive their entry at Packet Pick-up for the Butler Relay on March 27-28.

Already registered? Click here to confirm your registration and receive your bib number. Be sure to print the confirmation page and bring it with you to Packet Pick-up.

Click here to redeem Butler Relay Promotion for MCM
Click here to redeem Butler Relay Promotion for Marine Corps Historic Half

Course

Click here to download the course map, which includes both main roadways and off-road trails.

Water Point Locations
WP 1- Mile 2.5 in parking lot
WP 2- Trail Exit near Argonne Water Tower
Additional replenishment will be available in the post-race hospitality area, located near Butler Stadium.

Aid Station Locations
AS 1- Trail Exit near Argonne Water Tower
Roaming medics will be available throughout the course

Packet Pick-up

Runners will be required to pick up their bib, chip and other race materials prior to the event. Click here to confirm your registration and receive your bib number. Be sure to print the confirmation page and bring it with you to Packet Pick-up, to be held at the Marine Corps Marathon building on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The MCM building is located at 3399 Russell Road, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, VA.

Awards

Both team members must complete the 10K distance. The winner will be determined by the fastest combined team. Awards will be given to the top three male, top three female and top three mixed teams in an Awards Ceremony, held at 10:30 a.m. on race day. Additional awards will be presented to the top individual male finisher, top individual female finisher, top masters male finisher and top female masters finisher. Age group awards will be distributed to the male and female winners of each age group by mail following the event. The Butler Relay is a ChampionChip timed event on a certified 10K course and all winners will be determined by chip time.

Transportation and Parking

Free parking will be available in designated lots aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Click here to download parking information and directions. Click here for a map of the parking areas. Please note: Vehicles entering Marine Corps Base Quantico are subject to search. Participants will be required to show their driver's license, registration and proof of insurance.