What is a relay race in orienteering?

A team event where each member runs a course.

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  1. A team event where each member runs a course ✔
  2. A solo race with no teammates
  3. A race where you carry a baton only

Why: Relay results are based on the team's total time across members.

Huh, didn't know that: Relay results are based on the team's total time across members.

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Relays pass the fun from one runner to the next.
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Answer: A team event where each member runs a course. Relay results are based on the team's total time across members.

  1. Orienteering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering
    A relay race is run by a team of competitors each running a course, and the result is based on the team's total time.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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