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Relays Champs 3 Years Running

At ZLR Ignition, we bring our A-game in everything we do — whether delivering outstanding work or inspiring one another to live well. That’s why we’re thrilled to be named the Drake Relays Wellness Challenge winner in the small employer division (5–50 employees) for the third consecutive year.

ZLR Ignition receiving the award for the Drake Relays Wellness Challenge at center court of the Knapp Center.

ZLR Ignition team posing together before the 2024 Grand Blue Mile.

ZLR Ignition team members posing with Cy at the 2024 Grand Blue Mile.

“The Drake Relays Wellness Challenge is an event our team looks forward to all year. It’s a celebration of health, community and collaboration — values that define who we are,” says Xan McNelly, chairman of ZLR Ignition. “Achieving a three-peat is the cherry on top, and we couldn’t be prouder to be recognized.”

About the Relays Wellness Challenge

The Drake Relays Wellness Challenge is organized in conjunction with the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom and contested at the Drake Road Races and Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

An incentive-based wellness competition between central Iowa-based employers, points are awarded based on participation in the Drake Road Races, the Grand Blue Mile and through volunteering at Relays Week events. Rather than emphasizing a finishing time or place, total scores are calculated on a participant point system relative to the total number of employees in the company. Points can be earned by running, walking or volunteering at these two premier events. Immediate family members are also eligible to participate.