Ville to Ville FAQs
A one-day team running event covering ~70 scenic miles from Summerville, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC, focused on fitness, community, and camaraderie.
We anticipate that registration will open in January 2026.
Teams of 3 to 6 runners will complete 12 different legs on the race course. The legs have a specific starting and ending point and can range from 3.5 to 9 miles in length.
Each team will have a designated captain who will register and pay for all team fees.
The team captain will handle registration, communication with race directors, update team pace and name, and invite teammates to join the team online.
Yes, all runners must be at least 21 years old on race day.
September 8, 2026 - Team pace and team name due. Preliminary roster due.
September 20, 2026 - Team roster due to guarantee t-shirt size.
Teammates can join the team until race day, but changes after October 11, 2026, will carry a $25 fee.
A team can have between 3 and 6 runners.
Teams will be assigned a starting time approximately 3 weeks prior to race day. Starting times will be between 5:00 am and 9:00 am.
Starting times are determined using each runner's estimated 10K pace, the captain's team pace estimate, and the number of teams arriving/departing at each transition area. Teams do not start based solely on pace.
If teams are too fast, then they will have to hold at a transition area for 30-45 minutes. If teams are too slow, then they may be asked to skip a leg or have a runner start a leg prior to the incoming runner arriving at the transition.
Each team is allowed to have one team vehicle on race day. The team vehicle will drive from transition to transition and wait for the arrival of their teammate. We recommend teams use vans, mini-vans, or large SUVs. RVs, mini-buses, trailers, and limos are not allowed on the race course due to restrictions at some of the parking areas.
Yes, each team needs at least two sets of reflective vests, headlamps, and blinking LED lights. These must be worn before 7:00 am or after 6:30 pm, or during low visibility. Additionally, runners must carry water if the temperature/humidity reaches a high risk level. We recommend that each runner have their own hydration pack to wear on race day.
No. Most of the race course is on open roads and sidewalks that cross intersections. For runner safety, headphones and earbuds are prohibited.
Each team should have an average team pace of 11:30 minutes per mile or less to complete the course in time.
Each runner will get a Ville to Ville race shirt, SWAG, and a commemorative medal.
Yes! Get ready to hit the road! This year’s relay theme is Family Vacations! Think beach weeks, road trips, matching tees, packed coolers, and classic stops along the way. Dress up, decorate those vans, and bring your favorite vacation memories to life out on the course!
Along with prizes for the top three fastest teams in each category, we will have prizes for the Best Team Costume, Best Vehicle Decoration, Best Team Name, Best Instagram Team, and our Ville to Ville Team of the Year.
Holy City Brewing - Friday, October 16th - 3-7 pm
Team packets can also be picked up at the starting line just prior to your team's start.
No. Runners should carry any hydration or nutrition needed while they are running.
Anyone registered for the team may pick up the team packet.
There are many restaurants near the course route; however, each team should stock their vehicle with all necessary hydration and nutrition for race day.
We are finalizing the race course and will have the start and finish lines announced by late January 2026.
Please arrive 15–25 minutes before your scheduled start time. The first runner for each team will check in with the team's safety gear and pick up the team’s slap bracelet.
We love your pets, but dogs are not allowed outside of the race vehicle or on the course.
Vehicle directions to each transition area will be located on our interactive race day guide on our website.
There will be directional signs on the race course at turns. Additionally, we encourage runners to use the RaceJoy app, which provides interactive directions on your phone.
Not usually. Severe conditions may delay or modify the event.