YoungLife Run & Relay

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Longview YoungLife Run & Relay is a charity endurance event featuring a trail 5K, 10K run & ruck, Half-marathon and 25K team relay in the shaded, switchback trails of the Mobberly Baptist Church MTB Trails and around the Williams Lake loop, giving runners the best of both worlds! All of the profits from this event go towards the non-profit, christian organization YoungLife, a ministry that seeks to give every kid the opportunity to hear about Jesus. They do this by meeting kids and teens where they are at, building healthy relationships with them so that they can personally see and hear about Jesus. 100% of the profits from this race is going to Greater Longview YoungLife! Check out their website to learn more: https://greaterlongview.younglife.org/

COURSE OVERVIEW

• Surface: Wide dirt single track trails, some roots, ditches, bridges, grass and gravel around a lake.
• Course: Mountain bike and hiking Trails behind Mobberly Baptist Church.
• Elevation: Relatively flat course.
• Location: Mobberly Baptist Church - Williams Lake Pavilion (3297 Tryon Rd, Longview, TX 75605)
• Weather: Historic Average 60-81 degrees
• No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system!

LOCATIONS & TIMES

Mobberly Baptist Church - Williams Lake Pavilion (3297 Tryon Rd, Longview, TX 75605)

Schedule

• Saturday 7:00 - 9:00 AM Packet Pickup
• 8:30 AM - Half Marathon starts
• 9:30 AM - All other races start (5K, 10K, & 25K Relay)
• 1:30 PM - Cutoff

Ruck Weight requirements

• If you weigh more than 150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck
• If you weigh less than 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck
• Ruck Sack or Vest are allowed

WHAT YOU GET

EVENT GEAR/AWARDS:

• YoungLife Run & Relay Finisher Medal
• YoungLife Run & Relay T-shirt
• 1st Place awards for all distances M & F
• YoungLife Run & Relay RUCK Patch
• DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for Half Marathon

EVENT EXPERIENCE:

• Aid Station Food & Hydration
• Scenic Course
• Photography
• Fully Marked/Supported Course
• Friendly & Encouraging Race Event/Volunteers
• Hear about what your registration cost is doing to help the community!

Start Times

• Half Marathon 8:30 AM
• 25K RELAY 9:00 AM
• 10K RUCK 9:05 AM
• 5K Run 9:05 AM
• 10K Run 9:05 AM