Black Friday Relays
Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A festive Black Friday relay event offering multiple team options and a comfortable race shirt.
- Festive
FestiveGather your team for the Black Friday Relays in Winston-Salem, featuring a 20K distance broken into 5K out-and-back legs. Choose from three relay options: a 4-person 20K, a 3-person 15K, or a 2-person 10K. This event offers a unique way to enjoy the holiday weekend with friends, complete with a comfortable tri-blend short sleeve race t-shirt for participants.
What to expect
- - Team up for a 20K, 15K, or 10K relay, each featuring 5K out-and-back legs.
- - Receive a tri-blend short sleeve race t-shirt, guaranteed for early registrants.
- - Enjoy a paved course with rolling hills in late November.
Standout details
- Black Friday themed relay
- Three relay distance options
- Tri-blend short sleeve race t-shirt
Distances & registration
7 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
1 option · closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 27d 10h 45m leftRace
Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $22.20
10K
2 options · closes Nov 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 29d 10h 45m leftBlack Friday Relay
Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $43.40
Relay Team
Closes Nov 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $0.00
15K
2 options · closes Nov 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 29d 10h 45m leftBlack Friday Relay
Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $64.60
Relay Team
Closes Nov 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $0.00
20K
2 options · closes Nov 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 29d 10h 45m leftBlack Friday Relay
Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $85.80
Relay Team
Closes Nov 27, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $0.00
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
1 20K finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
1:58:44
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 1:58:44.
People mix
Mixed field
Gender mix needs more complete finish rows before we summarize it.
Quick read
For the 20K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 1 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 1:58:44. The quicker front of the field averaged about 1:58:44. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 1 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20K | 2025 | 1 | 1:58:44 | 1:58:44 | 1:58:44 | 1:58:44 / Not enough data |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Three Relay Options! All are "Out and Back" 5K legs.
Tri-Blend Short Sleeve Race T-Shirts. Shirts guaranteed for all registrations through end of October!
20K Relay = 4-person teams
15K Relay = 3-person teams
10K Relay = 2-person teams
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTES
Create or Join a Team when you are registering for the relay race Each person must register one at a time as a relay team member, and will pay their fraction of the total team fee when they register as a team member OR Multiple team members may be registered in one registration session by selecting "Add a Person" when you get to the Confirmation Page of Registration If you do not select a team, you will be charged the full team registration fee Registration closes at 11:59PM on Wednesday before the race. Late registrations will be accepted in person on race day.