35 Relay Games for Kids: Printable PE and Field Day Relay Races (PDF)
Relay races where waiting in line is part of the game, not a break from it.
A good relay gives every player a job, even while they wait. You'll find classic running relays, relays with a puzzle or a secret role, and team challenges that are just as much about thinking as speed. Each one shows the route, the handoff and how the race ends, so you can set it up in minutes.
What is included +
- 35 games, each on two pages
- A drawn playing area for every game
- Numbered steps, how to win and a Play Smart safety note
- Equipment, group size and time for every game
- Session planner, scoring sheets and reflection worksheets
Format and devices +
High-resolution PDF, one file sized for US Letter and one for A4. Print it, or read it on a phone or tablet. No app needed.
Delivery +
Fully digital: the download link arrives by email within 2 minutes of payment.
The full game list +
Who it's for
PE teachers, field day organizers, camp counselors and recreation leaders, ages 3 and up.
What you get
- Two formats in one purchase: US Letter and A4, ready to print
- Instant PDF download, about 100 full-color pages
- Every game on two pages: an illustrated overview, then numbered steps
- Equipment, group size, time and a safety note for each game
- Session planner, scoring sheets and reflection worksheets
- Age guidance from preschool to teens, with ways to make each game easier or harder
- Extra: Secret-role guide, scorecard, quiz and code cards
The 35 games
- Out-and-Back Relay
- Cone Weave Relay
- Gate Runner Relay
- Zigzag Cone Relay
- Jump & Run Relay
- Mini-Hurdle Relay
- Kangaroo Hop Relay
- Shuttle High-Five Relay
- Adventure Trail Relay
- Adventure Circuit
- Around the World Relay
- Rotten Egg Relay
- Human Tunnel Relay
- Cross & Raise Relay
- Move the Ball Relay
- Find Your Shoes Relay
- Build & Move Relay
- Secret Saboteur Relay
- Four-in-a-Row Relay
- Tic-Tac-Toe Relay
- Lap & Collect Relay
- Team Baton Relay
- Four-Cone Shuttle Relay
- Chase the Relay
- Growing Snake
- Rock-Paper-Scissors Hop
- All Aboard Relay
- Pass Against the Clock
- Veggie Call Relay
- Circle Your Captain
- Harvest Relay
- Magic Potion Relay
- Quiz Dash
- Color Code Relay
- Balloon Caterpillar
About the author
Written by Xavier Baugé, a state-certified youth sports instructor (BPJEPS, France). He designs and tests every game with real groups. These English editions are adapted from his French books, with clearer steps and US terms. Try some of the games for free on pegameideas.com.
Print as many copies as you need for your own groups. Please don't share the file with other schools or programs.
