Land and Lakes Relay
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Land and Lakes Relay
The Land and Lakes Relay is a one-day team relay covering 61 miles from Warren Wilson College in East Asheville to Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. Teams consist of four to six runners; depending on team size each runner completes two or three legs. Individual leg distances range from 3.3 miles to 7.7 miles, and traditional leg sequences are available for four- and six-person teams.
The course travels east from Asheville through Swannanoa and Black Mountain, around Lake Tomahawk, into Old Fort, through downtown Marion, and into the Lake James area before the finish at Fonta Flora. Teams must check in at each transfer point so organizers can identify the next runner for each leg.
Registration opens July 1 and the race is capped at 50 teams. Entry fees per team vary by registration period: $450 (July 1–September 30), $500 (October 1–January 31, 2027), and $550 (February 1–race day). Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Mountain Running Company and on race morning at Devries Athletic Center.
Due to course remoteness, participants must be at least 18 years old. During early morning hours runners are required to wear reflective vests and headlamps; flashing lights are recommended. Each team is expected to be self-supporting; restrooms are available at transfer points. The event concludes with a post-race party at Fonta Flora Brewery where 21+ participants receive a complimentary beer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
