Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay
About the Event
The Civil Rights Race Series will be hosting the Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay Race and Bike Ride to commemorate the 1965 world renowned march led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The race will start in Selma, Alabama and end at the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
*Please read the 2026 Race Information Packet before registering for this event.
- The relay and bike ride will start at 6:30 am.
- There will be a 12 hour completion time strictly enforced.
- Please visit www.selmatomontgomeryrelay.com for more information on hotel registrations, vehicle registrations, and event updates.
Join fellow runners on March 20, 2027 for the Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay. It's a fantastic Ultra, Bike Ride with Transport Waiting List, Solo Runner featuring a flat and fast course in Selma.
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Running
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay
This race will start at 101 Broad Street in Selma and end at the state capitol in Montgomery. *Please note that the cutoff date for partner medals is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and the cutoff date for tshirts is February 1, 2026.
Virtual Run
The Virtual Run/Walk and Bike Ride will give runners/walkers and cyclists who cannot make it to the event for whatever reason the opportunity to participate. Runners/Walkers can choose the legs they would like to run and submit their time in their tracker through Run Sign Up. Runners/Walkers may also choose to complete the entire 51 miles. Mileage can be completed over a period of time or all at once. Virtual participants will have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to complete the virtual event and to submit their time for the race through Run Sign Up. Race goodie bags will be mailed out the week of the event for all virtual participants. *Please note that goodie bags for virtual participants will not be mailed out until the week of March, 11, 2025 regardless of when the race is completed. * **Please note that virtual participants do not qualify for awards.
Virtual Bike Ride
The Virtual Relay and Bike Ride will give runners/walkers and cyclists who cannot make it to the event for whatever reason the opportunity to participate. Virtual cyclists can complete part of the miles or all of the 51 miles. Mileage can be completed over a period of time or all at once. Virtual participants will have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to complete the event and to submit their time for the race through Run Sign Up. Race goodie bags will be mailed out the week of the event for all virtual participants. *Please note that goodie bags for virtual participants will not be mailed out until the week of March, 11, 2026 regardless of when the race is completed. **Please note that virtual participants do not qualify for awards.
Solo Runner
This race will start at 101 Broad Street in Selma and end at the state capitol in Montgomery. *Please note that the cutoff date for partner medals is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and the cutoff date for tshirts is February 1, 2026
Cycling
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride
This race will start at 101 Broad Street in Selma, AL and end at the state capitol in Montgomery. The participant will be solely responsible for transport of themselves and their bike to the start of the race. *Please note that the cutoff date for partner medals is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and the cutoff date for tshirts is February 1, 2026
Bike Ride with Transport Waiting List
There must be 45 participants registered for this event. If 45 participants have not registered on or before registration ends on February 22rd, 2026, then this option will no longer be available. Participants who are registered for this option will have the option to receive a full refund for this event or transfer to the Bike Ride Event without transport where the participant will have to provide their own transportation for themselves and their bike to the start of the event in Selma.
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride with Transportation
This race will start at 101 Broad Street in Selma, AL and end at the state capitol in Montgomery. Transportation will be provided for the cyclist and their bike to the start point only. Bikes must be available for storage on Friday, March 20th, 2026 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Bikes will be picked up at the Montgomery Multiplex at Cramton Bowl (1037 Pelham St, Montgomery, AL 36104) between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Participants will be transported to the start of the race on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Buses will load in front of the Renaissance Hotel between 3:30 and 4:30 am. More details will be sent out to Cyclists with Transport at a later date. *Please note that the cutoff date for partner medals is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and the cutoff date for tshirts is February 1, 2026
About Selma
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay takes place in Selma, Alabama, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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