Land and Lakes Relay
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Land and Lakes Relay 2027
The Land and Lakes Relay is a point-to-point team relay that departs from Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa and finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. The route passes through Swannanoa, Black Mountain, around Lake Tomahawk, Old Fort, downtown Marion, and the Lake James area. The event is limited to 60 teams.
Teams register through a captain who pays the full team fee; individual team members register separately at no charge. Team composition is flexible: runners will complete either two or three legs depending on team size, and teams may follow the traditional rotation or structure legs to suit their group. The only operational requirement is check-in at each transfer point to identify the next runner.
Safety rules require enhanced visibility during early morning hours; runners must wear reflective vests and head lamps and are strongly encouraged to use front and rear flashing lights. Teams are expected to be self-supporting with their own fluids and food; restrooms are available at most transfer points. Each pre-registered team member receives an official race garment and additional event items.
Leg distances vary by segment and individual cumulative distances depend on team size:
- Leg distances range from 2.7 miles to 8.7 miles.
- Four-person cumulative distances: 14.9, 15.5, 17.7, 12.6 miles.
- Six-person cumulative distances: 11.0, 9.2, 9.1, 9.8, 12.5, 9.1 miles.
Post-event activities include a finish-line gathering at the brewery with a post-race party, team photos, awards by category, and on-site food vendors. Dogs are not permitted at transfer points or on course. Parking is managed per team with one vehicle allowed and a visible parking pass required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
