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Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay 2027

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027
Start time: 6:30 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Selma, Alabama
Entry fee: From $175 · goes up to $200 on Oct 16, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Bike Ride with Transport Waiting List	Bike Ride	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	See registration	45
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride	Bike RideBike 51 mi	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	$175$200 after Oct 16, 2026	–
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride with Transportation	Bike RideBike 51 mi	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	$220$255 after Oct 16, 2026	325
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay	Relay	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	$175$200 after Oct 16, 2026	2,000
Solo Runner	–	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	$175$200 after Oct 16, 2026	–
Virtual Bike RideVirtual	50 Mile	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	$80$90 after Oct 16, 2026	–
Virtual RunVirtual	50 Mile	Mar 20, 20276:30 AM	$80$90 after Oct 16, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Bike Ride fee goes up to $200 on Oct 16, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride and Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay and Solo Runner: $175 until Oct 16, then $200 until Feb 23.
Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride with Transportation: $220 until Oct 16, then $255 until Feb 22.

Online registration closes Feb 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Bike Ride with Transport Waiting List starts at 6:30 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Pilcher-McBryde Drug Company Rexall Drugs, Selma, AL 36703

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Important Registration Information and Dates

Be sure to download the 2027 Race Information Packet for detailed information about this race. It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to register the team and pay the register fee. The Team Captain should register the team at…

Awards

Aurelia Twitty "Spirit of Champions" Award

For more information about the Aurelia Twitty "Spirit of Champions" Award or to nominate a. deserving person, please visit https://www.selmatomontgomeryrelay.com/spirit-award.html.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: Pilcher-McBryde Drug Company Rexall Drugs, Selma, AL 36703Map
Course: Road
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Bike Ride, Relay
Editions: 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 21, 2026), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024), 2023 (Mar 18, 2023), 2022 (Mar 19, 2022), 2020 (Mar 21, 2020)

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Quick answers

When is Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay?: Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $175 before processing fees, and rises to $200 on Oct 16, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Feb 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Bike Ride, Relay.
Where does it start?: Pilcher-McBryde Drug Company Rexall Drugs, Selma, AL 36703.

From the organizers

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 2027 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.