Blue Ridge Relay

Name: Blue Ridge Relay
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Asheville

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11-12

2026

Join a team for the Blue Ridge Relay, an iconic overnight relay covering 208 miles through the Blue Ridge from Grayson Highlands to Asheville. Teams of 4 to 12 share the challenge across scenic mountain legs in a lively supported event.

11-12 Sep 2026

Asheville, North Carolina

Registration

208 miles

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Blue Ridge Relay : event overview

The Blue Ridge Relay is a multi-leg team relay held Friday September 11 to Saturday September 12, 2026. The route covers 208 miles and runs over a period of about 20 - 36 hours. Teams range in size from 4 to 12 runners, with specific event categories for 4-6 runners and 7-12 runners. The event is in its 22nd consecutive year and the field is about 200 teams. Registration for 2026 opens November 1.

Course, format and resources

The course begins at Grayson Highlands State Park, VA (elevation 4,917 feet) and finishes in Asheville, NC at Highland Brewing Company, The Meadow (elevation 2,125 feet). The route is divided into multiple legs (Legs 1-36 are documented), and the event materials include course maps, a leg-by-leg print, cue sheets and a leg summary chart. Team resources listed by the organizer include a team handbook, driver information, van rental options and a supply list. The organizer also provides pages for entry fees, team categories, wait list and refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

208 mi

Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners)

208 mi

Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners)