Seven teams compete for the Backroad Relay

Saturday was forecasted to be a warm one, with highs reaching 95º, but that didn't stop 30+ runners from attending the Backroads Relay hosted by the Lawrence and Nelson community clubs. Seven teams consisting of five or six runners gathered at the American Legion in Nelson in the early morning hours to begin the relay. The course is around 20 miles with six checkpoints. Each runner ran about a three mile leg before another teammate took over.

The finish line was under a large American flag on the Main Street of Lawrence. Several vendors were set up for the Backroad Relay Vendor Show. They provided shopping and food for the non-runners to enjoy. A beer garden along with Husker football was enjoyed at the Lawrence American Legion. Proceeds from the event are split between the two community clubs.

Winners of the relay: First place – Drinking Team with a Running Problem (Finish time was 2 hours and 31 minutes); Second place – Worst Pace Scenario; Third Place – Here for the Beer; Last place (or Bringing Up the Rear) - Hot Mess She Pack; Best team uniform - Blood, Sweat and Beers; and Best team name - Hot Mess She Pack.