Additional race information can be found at http://www.selmatomontgomeryrelay.com.
The Civil Rights Race Series will be hosting the Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay Race and Bike Ride to commemorate the 1965 world renowned march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The race will start in Selma, Alabama and end at the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
*Please read the 2024 Race Information Packet before registering for this event.
PLEASE READ THE 2024 RACE INFORMATION PACKET BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS RACE!
Registration Tips:
Be sure to download the 2024 Race Information Packet for detailed information about this race.
It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to register the team and pay the register fee. The Team Captain should register the team at:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Selma/InauguralSelmatoMontgomery51MileRelay
The cost of registration is listed below:
Regular Registration: Saturday, April 29th through Sunday, November 12th
Runners: $125 per runner
Cyclists: $125
Cyclists with Transport: $160
Virtual Runners: $60
Virtual Cyclists: $60
Late Registration: Monday, November 13th through Sunday, February 25th, 2024
Runners: $150 per runner
Cyclists: $150
Cyclists with Transport: $185
Virtual Runners: $70
Virtual Cyclists: $70
Regular Registration Begins (Relay Teams, Cyclists and Virtual)
Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Regular Registration Ends (Relay Teams, Cyclists and Virtual)
Sunday, November 12, 2023 (11:59 pm cst)
*Last day to register for a partner medal is Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11:59 cst.
Late Registration Begins (Relay Teams, Cyclists and Virtual)
Monday, November 13, 2023 (12:00 am cst)
Late Registration Ends (Relay Teams, Cyclists and Virtual)
Sunday, February 25, 2024 (11:59 pm cst)
*Please note that the cutoff date for partner medals is November 12, 2023 and the cutoff date for tshirts is February 4, 2024.
Team Changes Deadline (This includes: Team Member Substitutions, Team Member Additions, Registration Transfers (switching to virtual and gift transfers), Registration Deferments) Sunday, February 25, 2024 (11:59 pm cst)
Deadline to Submit Virtual Time
Tuesday, April 30 2024.
Package Pickup (Relay Teams and Cyclists)
Friday, March 15, 2024
Time: 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Location: Montgomery Multiplex at Cramton Bowl (1037 Pelham St, Montgomery, AL 36104)
Meet, Greet, and Eat (Relay Teams and Cyclists)
*Please RSVP during registration.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Location: Montgomery Multiplex at Cramton Bowl (1037 Pelham St, Montgomery, AL 36104)
Race Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Cyclists’ Time: 11:00 am
Relay Teams’ Time: TBA (Awards will be announced once the top 3 teams for each division complete the relay.)
Location: Montgomery State Capitol
Renaissance
Address: 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 481-5000
Group Code:
Group Link: Book your group rate for WalkJogRun2024
Rates Starting at $193 per night (Thursday, March 14-Sunday, March 17, 2024)
*Rooms must be booked by Friday, February 16, 2024 to receive the discounted rate.
Double Tree by Hilton
Address: 120 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-245-2334
Group Code: NA Group Link: Book at the DoubleTree
Rate: Starting at $199 per night
*Once the Selma to Montgomery room block has reached its capacity, rooms will be available at the regular rate *Rooms must be booked by Monday, January 15, 2024 to receive the discounted rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery
Address: 100 Commerce Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 USA
Phone: 334-265-1010
Group Code: NA
Group Link: Book at the Hampton Inn & Suites
*Once the Selma to Montgomery room block has reached its capacity, rooms will be available at the regular rate. *Rooms must be booked by Monday, January 15, 2024 to receive the discounted rate.
Homewood Suites Address: 1800 Interstate Park Dr, Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone: 800-2255-4663 Group Code: WJR Group Link: Please click here to book at the Homewood Suites.
Rate: Starting at $139 per night
*Once the Selma to Montgomery room block has reached its capacity, rooms will be available at the regular rate.
*Rooms must be booked by Friday, March 1, 2024 to receive the discounted rate.
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Car Rental
Teams are allowed have one vehicle per team. Avis/Budget Car Rental is offering participants discounted rates up to 25% off of vehicles. Please click on the link below to reserve your car, van, or suv.
Avis/Budget Car Rental: https://www.budget.com/en/association/W754677
Attention All Team Captains!
Please visit the Team Captains' Blog on the Selma to Montgomery Relay site. Enjoy the Captains' Corner Blog where you can ask questions and share information with other Team Captains.
In order to volunteer for this special event, you must follow all safety guidelines and agree to the online waiver. Please read the volunteer guidelines below:
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers younger than 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian.
Volunteers must sign up for a duty. Shifts are on a first come basis.
Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from the designated area.
Volunteers must wear official volunteer attire during their shift.
Volunteers must be physically able to perform assigned volunteer duties.
Volunteers must be willing to fulfill their entire shift at their assigned location.
Volunteers must sign the online waiver.
To sign up for a volunteer opportunity, please go to https://forms.gle/cyURhyzYVZ9mvG4m7.
For questions about volunteer opportunities, please contact Jasmine Gooden by email at jasmine@wjrclub.com.
Click the link below for a list of restaurants in Montgomery.
Local Dining
Trip Advisor (https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g30712-d844426-oa150-Renaissance_Montgomery_Hotel_Spa_at_the_Convention_Center-Montgomery_Alabama.html)
The Virtual Relay and Bike Ride will give runners/walkers and cyclists who cannot make it to the event for whatever reason the opportunity to participate. Cyclists can complete the 51 miles at their convenience. Runners/Walkers can choose the leg/mileage they would like to run. Runners/Walkers may also choose to complete the entire 51 miles.
All virtual participants will have until April 30, 2024 to complete the race and submit their results for the event. Completion times and mileage can be tracked and uploaded using the virtual tracker in Run Sign Up. This virtual tracker can be accessed by logging in to your Run Sign Up account and clicking on your profile in the upper right corner.
Race goodie bags will be mailed out the week of March 10, 2024. The cost of the Virtual Relay and Bike Ride is $60 until Sunday, November 12, 2023. Late registration begins on Monday, November 13, 2023. The price will increase to $70. *Please note that the cutoff date for partner medals is November 12, 2023 and the cutoff date for tshirts is February 4, 2024.
Please visit https://www.selmatomontgomeryrelay.com/2023-virtual-relay-and-bike-ride.html for more information about the Virtual Relay and Bike Ride.
The Civil Rights Race Series and the family of Aurelia Twitty are proud to announce the Aurelia Twitty "Spirit of Champions" Award. This annual award will be presented to an individual in recognition of their respective compassion to health and wellness, to include their service and contributions to the community. The individual selected will receive a plaque and a monetary award in Aurelia's name.
Aurelia Twitty "Spirit of Champions" Award Guidelines:
*All candidates must be nominated by a team captain or riding partner. There is only one candidate eligible per registered team or per cyclists group.
*Single ultra runners will be allowed to nominate themselves.
*All candidates must be registered for the 2024 event.
*The form must be completed and submitted no later than Monday, February 13th, 2023.
*The winning candidate will receive a $200 cash prize and a plaque in honor of Aurelia Twitty.
To nominate a race participant for this award, please click on the link below:
Spirit of Champions Nomination Form
For more information about the Aurelia Twitty "Spirit of Champions" Award, please visit http://www.selmatomontgomeryrelay.com/.
If you or someone you know would like to be a vendor at the 2024 event, please visit https://www.selmatomontgomeryrelay.com/vendor-information.html for more information.
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