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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.

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