Blue Ridge Relay
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Blue Ridge Relay - 2026
The Blue Ridge Relay runs from Thursday September 10 to Saturday September 12, 2026, across the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina with the finish in Asheville, NC. The event includes multiple entry formats named Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners), Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners), and BRRuck.
Teams consist of between four and twelve runners. Teams rotate through 36 transition areas while covering approximately 208 mile of course that primarily follows scenic country roads. Typical event timing spans about 20 to 36 hours for a team to complete the course.
The race starts at Grayson Highlands State Park, VA, at about 4917 feet elevation, near Mount Rogers. The highlands area features high elevation balds, stands of Fraser Fir, boulder fields, a herd of wild ponies, the Appalachian Trail, and the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. Exchange zones are placed along the route; some zones are hosted by local organizations.
The finish area in Asheville is at Highland Brewing Company The Meadow at about 2125 feet elevation. Registration for the 2026 event opened November 1. The organizer lists available team categories, course maps including 36 legs with leg-by-leg details, and a ruck-specific route and rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
