It will be a long night over at Escondido High School. Students, teachers and community members take to the track starting at 7 p.m. tonight for the school's 24-Hour Relay Challenge. Team members rotate through one-mile legs throughout the relay, passing a baton at the end of each shift.
Competition can get a bit spirited.
The school's track teams and the El Congreso club have covered more than 180 miles during past relays and will be aiming for bragging rights again. They'll be joined by groups representing the Escondido Police Department, city employees and Fire Explorers. Superintendent David Hughes leads a team from the high school district office. This year's participants do get a break. As Dr. Nick Yphantides peels off pounds, the Escondido Community Health Clinic could benefit.