Friends: Register your team of five friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, running buddies or race rivals to divide and conquer the 26.2 mile relay course that is broken into five legs of 10k, 11.1k, 11.1k, 5k, 5k.

Fun: This is a family event! There are kids' activities, free food and drink and a beer garden for the adults. So not only is the course fun and the format a blast, you don't want to miss the party on Town Lake's Auditorium Shores (950 W. Riverside Dr).

Philanthropy: The race benefits Junior Achievement of Central Texas which brings members of the business community into grade school classrooms to help educate our children and build leadership skills.

Fitness: This relay is a great way to kick-off your fall running season and prepare for the Distance Challenge series.