Run Across Tennessee 170 Mile Relay
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Run Across Tennessee - 170 Mile Relay
The Run Across Tennessee Relay is a team relay covering 170 miles across eastern Tennessee. The route begins just north of Harrogate at the Tennessee/Virginia state line, continues south through Knoxville, and ends at the Tennessee/Georgia state line just south of Cleveland. The event is scheduled around June 5 to June 7, 2026.
This event is organized to raise funds for a child with an ultra rare NGLY1 deficiency; all proceeds go toward research and treatment. It is presented informally as an ultra-distance relay adventure rather than a closed-road race.
Teams take part in a virtual meeting on Friday and may begin the course any time between Friday and Sunday, with an aim to finish together on Sunday afternoon. The overall winner is determined by the least elapsed time between a team’s start and finish; penalties apply for finishing outside the designated Sunday window to balance faster and slower teams.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation, food, water, lodging, and safety. Course roads will remain open to traffic and two sections of the published route must be skipped because of insufficient shoulder and high commercial traffic. Runners must wear high-visibility vests at all times and lighted vests when running at night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
