Relay Race
As a way to celebrate the Sesquicentennial anniversary of Luther College, why not relive the journey itself?
Join us on a 150 km relay race from Luther's birthplace in Halfway Creek, Wisconsin to Decorah. The race will take place on June 4 - 5, 2011 with an overnight stay in Rushford, MN.
Teams can consist of 2 to 10 runners and is open to all comers - Alumni, Current Students, Faculty and Staff, and the entire community that has supported Luther throughout these years.
Race Contact : Matt Hughes, (563) 387-1345, hughesma@luther.edu
Race Results
| Team Name | Day One | Day Two | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Area Alums | 5 hrs, 59 mins | 5 hrs, 53 mins | 11 hrs, 22 mins |
| Doug Nelson Memorial Relay | 6 hrs, 47 mins | 6 hrs, 32 mins | 13 hrs, 19 mins |
| 80s Ladies : Running for Rocky | 7 hrs, 43 mins | 7 hrs, 32 mins | 15 hrs, 15 mins |
| Team H.A.S.S. | 8 hrs, 11 mins | 7 hrs, 48 mins | 15 hrs, 59 mins |
| The Tufted Mazurkas | 8 hrs, 39 mins | 7 hrs, 42 mins | 16 hrs, 21 mins |
| Luther Lopere | 8 hrs, 23 mins | 8 hrs, 27 mins | 16 hrs, 50 mins |
| A Norse With No Name | 8 hrs, 47 mins | 8 hrs, 17 mins | 17 hrs, 4 mins |
| Team NICC | 9 hrs, 18 mins | 9 hrs, 3 mins | 18 hrs, 21 mins |
Photos
Photos of the race are available at the links below.
Courtesy Kirk Johnson and Lyle Luzum: Day One
Courtesy Tufted Mazurkas: Days One & Two
Courtesy Luther College Photo Bureau: Finish Line
Course Map
Day One: Halfway Creek, WI to Rushford, MN (58 mi / 93 km)
Day Two: Rushford, MN to Decorah, IA (53 mi / 85 km)
(Map as of Feb 2011. The course breakdown (below) is more accurate and detailed.)
Course Breakdown
Updated May 20th- Now available including a Printer Friendly version with vehicle directions and extra maps!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about the relay race.
Drivers and Support Vehicles
Information about vehicles and providing support for your team during the race.
Safety
Safety for our runners is a top priority. Find out what steps we're taking to keep everyone safe and running strong.
Related Documents
- Relay Race Course Map - July 2010 (PDF) (2061 KB PDF Document)Tentative Map as of July 2010. Subject to change without notice.


