Staffellauf
A Staffellauf is a team running event in which members complete parts of a distance in sequence, passing a baton or similar token to the next runner at designated changeover points. It is a common format in track and field, cross country and road racing and appears in major competitions such as national championships and the Olympic Games.
Relays were formalized as an athletic discipline in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and have
Success in a Staffellauf depends on individual speed, smooth baton exchanges and team strategy. Exchanges must
Beyond competition, relay races serve as a training tool to develop speed endurance, teamwork and race tactics.