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"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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Okay, we are well under 100 days now!  Time to really get serious.  We are finalizing permits, which means we will have the course finalized soon.  Legs 3,4 and 5 are likely to revert to 2009 and 2010 lengths of eight or so miles for 3 and 4 and about 5 or so for leg 5.  Stay tuned for finalization of those very soon.  The 2012 Handbook will be posted in early April and starting times will be posted in mid-April. 

Thanks to everyone who is registered!  AOR IV promises to be our best yet!  If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? 


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EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS!
Okay, we finally came up with the second early registration premium! Those teams that have already signed up but missed being among the first 20 to register (we reached 20 in mid-June) will each receive four (two per van) AOR night time safety vests! In addition, the next ten teams to register also will receive vests. So, if you're planning to register, do it now and get your free vests!


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