Blue Ridge Relay
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Event Format
The Blue Ridge Relay (BRR) is a team relay race. Teams consist of 4 to 12 runners who rotate through 36 transition areas. The race will be in its 22nd consecutive running.
Distance and Route
The total course is approximately 208 miles. It begins at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia at an elevation of 4,917 feet, near Mount Rogers, the highest peak in Virginia. The start area features high-elevation balds, stands of Fraser Fir trees, boulder fields, and a herd of wild ponies, as well as access to the Appalachian Trail.
The course primarily follows scenic country roads as it winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. The finish line is located at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina, in an area called The Meadow.
Registration and Team Structure
Registration opens on November 1. There are two team size options for entry, each with its own price.
- Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners) – $1440 per team
- Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners) – $720 per team
The event is USATF-sanctioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
