Land and Lakes Relay

Name: Land and Lakes Relay
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Swannanoa

Swannanoa, United States

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The Land and Lakes Relay is an annual team running event held in North Carolina, starting at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. The relay covers a scenic course passing through Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Lake Tomahawk, Old Fort, and Marion. Teams of four or six runners complete legs ranging from 2.7 to 8.7 miles, with each runner covering multiple legs totaling between approximately 9 to 18 miles.

The race emphasizes safety with mandatory reflective gear during early hours and is capped at 60 teams. A festive post-race party with awards and refreshments concludes the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Swannanoa

Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!

14 mi

Four-Person Team Cumulative Distances: Runner 1 - 14.9 Miles, Runner 2 - 15.5 Miles, Runner 3 - 17.7 Miles, Runner 4 - 12.6 Miles

11 mi

Six-Person Team Cumulative Distances: Runner 1 - 11.0 Miles, Runner 2 - 9.2 Miles, Runner 3 - 9.1 Miles, Runner 4 - 9.8 Miles, Runner 5 - 12.5 Miles, Runner 6 - 9.1 Miles

Legs Ranging From 2.7 Miles to 8.7 Miles