Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay

Event overview

The Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay is a relay race and bike ride on Saturday, March 21, 2026, spanning from Selma, Alabama to the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. The event commemorates the 1965 civil rights march. The course distance is 51 miles. A 12 hour completion time will be strictly enforced. The team captain must create and pay for a team for team entries. Some events are open to participants aged 13 and older.

Registration and logistics

Event options include relay teams, a solo runner category, a 51 mile bike ride, a 51 mile bike ride with transportation to the start, and virtual run and virtual bike ride options. Regular registration fees are listed as $125 for runners and cyclists, $160 for cyclists with transport, and $60 for virtual participants. Late registration fees are higher. Regular registration runs through October 15, 2025, with late registration continuing until February 22, 2026. The deadline for team changes is February 22, 2026. Package pickup for relay teams and cyclists is scheduled for March 20, 2026 at the Montgomery Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. A Meet, Greet, and Eat event is also scheduled for March 20 at the same location; tickets were available during registration for $15. Virtual finish times must be submitted by April 14, 2026. RaceJoy will be available for live GPS tracking and progress alerts. The event lists Pilcher-McBryde Drug Company Rexall Drugs, 101 Broad Street, Selma, AL as a place associated with the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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