Relay Races

Dinosaur relay races add energy and laughter to any party. Kids race, run, balance and completed fun dinosaur or excavation-themed challenges while working as a team. These simple relay variations are easy to set up and can be played indoors or outdoors.

What You'll Need

• Open space indoors or outdoors

• Cones, , tape, or markers to create start and turnaround lines

• Optional props depending on the relay version

• Dinosaur tails

• Dino Costume

• Stomper Feet

• Dinosaur Tracks

• Dinosaur eggs

• Mini dinosaurs

• Fossils

• Explorer hats

• Dino Slap Bracelets

• spoons, cups, etc.

Other Fun Relay Race Ideas

• Dinosaur Tail Dress-Up Relay

  Players race to put on a dinosaur tail, or dinosaur cape costume , run back to their teammate, and have them switch out the dino outfit.

• Dino Stomper Feet Relay

  Players get a pair of romper stomper dino feet and race to cone and back

• Dino Track Hop Relay

  Players hop (or step) across "dinosaur tracks" or stpping stones (poly spots or cushions) without touching the ground, then they race back to tag the next fairy.

• Dino Egg Collection Relay

  Players run to a station filled with dinosaur eggs, grab one egg, and bring it back to their team's nest.

• Dino Slap Bracelet Relay

  Players race to the other side to collect a snapping dinosaur slap bracelets at the opposite side, players must run to the bracelets, and slap onto their wrist and race back to tag next player so they can run to get the "dino snap". Players can keep the bracelet!

• Fossil Spoon Relay

  Players carry a small fossil, rock, or dinosaur egg on a spoon without dropping it while racing to the finish line. (older kids make them go back if they drop it)

• Jurassic Treasure Relay

  Players run to collect one dinosaura treasure at a time- such as a fossil, amber piece, mini dinosaur- and bring it back until all treasures are gathered.

• Dino Egg Balance

  Balance dinosaur egg on their hand or spoon , walk to a cone, come back, and pass it to the next player

• Dino Roar Relay

  Players run to a station, let out their biggest dinosaur roar, then race back.

• Explorer Hat Balance

  Players place an explorer hat or dinosaur hat on their head while racing to the cone and back, then hand it off to to the next teammate.

Quick Activity Snapshot

• Activity Type: Active Game

• Age Group: 4-10

• Group Size: Best with teams of 3-6 players. Bigger parties should have more teams.

• Game Time: 15 minutes

• Competitive or Cooperative: Small competition

Set up & How to Play

1. Divide players into teams. Have each team line up behind a starting line.

2. Set up the relay station. Place a turnaround marker or activity station several feet away from the starting line

3. Explain the challenge. Each relay variation will have a different task for players to complete before returning

4. Start the race. The first player runs to the relay station, complete the challenge, then runs back

5. Tag the next teammate. Once they return, they tag the next player in line who repeats the challenge

6. Continue the relay. Teams keep taking turns until every player has completed the course. Some teams may have to have someone go twice.

7. Finish the game. The first team to complete the relay wins, or you can just play for fun and celebrate when everyone finishes.