CERN Relay Race – 52nd Edition

The CERN Relay Race will come back for its 52nd edition on Thursday May 30th, 2024.

This now legendary race – first edition took place in 1971 – will be organized jointly by the running club and the Staff Association with the same ingredients present last year leading to record numbers in terms of participants: 156 teams, over 1000 runners / walkers in total. The goal of the 2024 edition is thus clear: let’s beat that record!

The main race will start at 12:15 in front of building 40, closely followed by the walkers and the kid’s race organized with the support of the Jardin des Particules. As last year, alumni will be part of the event thanks to the online relay race challenge where teams composed of CERN Alumni from across the globe were able to run the CERN relay race distances in their various locations.

We will not forget the social part of the event, with the participation of various CERN clubs presenting their activities and the participation of a professional DJ. Last but not least, runners are more than welcome to participate in fancy dress and compete for the costume contest.

No doubt that the spectators will be out in force cheering all the teams on and the sun will shine, making the 52nd edition the best one yet. Registration open on May 1st on the CERN running club web page. Just flash the QR code below.

The CERN running club and the Staff Association.

by Staff Association