"Can we do it again next weekend? ;)"

Stephanie G.

"AOR know's how to host an event!! WOW, what a GREAT day of running! Thank you so much for an amazing experience!!"

Kristin W.

"It was my first AOR, but it won't be my last!"

Lauren M.

"Congrats and thanks for another AWESOME event. AOR 2013 is the best race I've ever run."

Dan C.

"If they were all run like AOR - Gettysburg I'd have way too many relays to attend. You set the standard high for the rest of them."

Waylon

"I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work this past week end and also for my pancake breakfast."

Kathy J.

"I have never participated in such a relay race before and was blown away by the organization, team spirit, and overall support throughout the entire event. Not only did it bring our corporate team, The Wharf, together more, but it was great to see so many people motivated and excited to be apart of the event."

Erin

"The event has everything you want in a long distance relay: scenic routes along some of the Country's most historic and hallowed grounds; a Director with an excellent sense of humor and professionalism; enthusiastic volunteers; and the participants" the most creative and encouraging bunch of folks to ever don running shoes and race bib."

Matt S.

"Bob and crew... I want to say thanks for an amazing race experience! This was my first long distance relay and I'm now certain it will not be my last. I'm hooked! Our entire team had a very memorable time. We all thank you for putting on a first class event. We will be back in 2012!"

Team RWB DC Warriors

"This was Team Sasquatch's third year at the Odyssey and we had a blast! Great volunteers, great race day execution, and great people. We'll be back for Year 4 in 2012!"

Barry C.

"AWESOME RACE!!!! Fabulous volunteers...LOVED the cake!!! Beautiful scenery, challenging runs, wonderful people...HONESTLY, it just couldn't have been better. If you had had this race in 1863, I wouldn't have taken the train!"

Annette S.

"Hands down, it's the best running experience I ever had, PERIOD!"

Matt S.

"We had a blast yet again and I know Steve is regularly checking the website to try to get in on the early registration for next year. It looks like we might even have The Sweaty Dozen II for next year as well. Enjoy the time off and thanks for putting on a great race. You guys did great."

Thanks, Matt S.

"Thank you for the incredible weekend. This was my second year and I loved it. I said many times that coordinating this race and all the many logistics, volunteers, and other details appears to parallel the complexities of a rocket launch."

Haley

"You all put on an amazing race this weekend! I had such a great experience. Directionals and volunteers were amazing!! Thanks so much! "

Lisa

"The Sweaty Dozen had an absolute blast this year. Bob, Kelly, and the rest of the organizers did a phenomenal job with the logistics including some really awesome improvements over last year (can't get over those sign lights!)"

Steve D.

"Bob: Thank you for the incredible weekend. This was my second year and I loved it. I said many times that coordinating this race and all the many logistics, volunteers, and other details appears to parallel the complexities of a rocket launch."

Haley

"You all put on an amazing race this weekend! I had such a great experience. Directionals and volunteers were amazing!! Thanks so much! "

Lisa

"You guys are the best!!! Thanks for organizing an awesome event... my team (and perhaps a new one, comprised of those who wish they were cool enough to compete this year) will definitely be back next year! I LOVE AOR!"

Megan S.

"Great job with organizing everything and making sure we had scenic runs. It was a wonderful experience!"

Kimberly C.

"Can't wait for next year!"

Jason N.

"Another year, another great race! Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it happen!"

Paula B.

"Another great event, Bob & Kelly (and all of the support teams). The MMAMs had a great time and will be back for our 4th year in 2012. Thanks to all of the other teams who helped us out when Van 1 had a flat at the startline. Always an adventure!"

Christy L.

"AWESOME Race, Bob!!!!!! We especially like the fact that the finishing medals were designed especially for team Mixed Nuts. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"

Angi L.

"Good times, Bob! We'll be back in the future. Count on it. Can't wait to hear the date for 2012."

Dan W.

"Bob -- we're already thinking about next year! Maybe running as a 6 person team?!? We had a great time!"

Nicole W.

"Another great race Bob! Rebels Run Amok had a blast once again. Already looking forward to next year!"

Thomas D.

"Great event--very well organized! On behalf of Team M Train, a big thanks to all of the volunteers!"

Aaron K.

"Awesome job as usual, Bob and Kelly! Hoover's Harriers had a wonderful time! We'll be back again next year, guaranteed!!"

David S.

"Excellent race again this year. We had a Blast in van 2 of the Abominable Slow-Men!!"

Fred S. II

"Fantastic race! Team Hicks had a blast and we'll be talking about the memories made this weekend for a long time!"

Jodi E.

"Thank you for a wonderful event. Team Runs -n- Goses had an absolute blast and can't wait to see you next year!"

Rebecca P.

"Great job Bob! It was a heck of a race! Can't wait to do Southern Odyssey!!!"

Mark V.

"An awesome job, folks! And I must state, in my role as Union General Rehm, and unequivocally, that volunteering for the American Odyssey Relay is as much fun as running it, if not more!"

Catherine R.

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AOR FEATURED IN FORBES 5 Relay Runs To Travel For...

The American Odyssey Relay starts in the shadow of Gettysburg, Penn.'s Civil War battlefields (they're about an hour north of Baltimore), and makes the trek down to Washington, D.C., passing some of the most famous landmarks in American history... FULL ARTICLE >

The American Odyssey Relay is pleased to announce that Fleet Feet Sports, Gaithersburg has joined the team as a proud sponsor of the 2013 Relay. Fleet Feet was recently named one of the nation's top 50 running stores, and provides the area's premier training programs, from 5K up to full marathon.

NEW! AOR AMBASSADORS

If you have run or volunteered for one or more AOR races and believe you would make a noble ambassador, click here to learn more.

The American Odyssey Relay is pleased to announce that Walker & Dunlop, a 2012 winner of a Great Place to Work award and which will be fielding three teams for the 2013 AOR, has come on board as a sponsor as well.

Here's some very cool news...The owners of ChurchKey, the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, are opening a wonderful new restaurant/pub featuring their very own Blue Jacket brew. The pub will open in May/June in the shadows of Nationals' Park. Here's something even cooler...you will get your first taste of Blue Jacket at the finish line of the American Odyssey Relay! Please make sure to get to the finish and also make sure to support all NRG establishments!

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2012 RACE RESULTS

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2012 Race Results
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Registration for 2014 is open. The early registration deadline is August 31, 2013, don't delay!

OTHER ODYSSEY RELAYS

The American Odyssey stands as one with the Boston Marathon. Our small way to show our solidarity for the preeminent race in the world.

Don't Just Run a Relay Experience an Odyssey!

American Odyssey Relay - Run Where the Locals Run

Twelve teammates
Gettysburg, PA to Washington, DC --
200 miles in total, more or less
Two days and one night in a van... with intermittent bursts of running
Civil War landmarks, gorgeous countryside, the monuments of DC and a great new finish line!
More fun and memories than you can imagine!

Not just any relay, an Odyssey Relay

Thanks to everyone who participated in AOR 2013!
Thanks to the runners, volunteers, sponsors, transition owners, etc! What a great year! We will be in touch soon... but we need a bit of rest right now...