Smoky Mountain Relay

APR

30

2027

A team relay across roughly 200 miles in Western North Carolina, starting in Pisgah National Forest and finishing at Nantahala Outdoor Center. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split the course into 36 legs and register between June and September 2026.

Fri 30 Apr 2027

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

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200 miles

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Smoky Mountain Relay (Pisgah Forest, NC)

The Smoky Mountain Relay is a team running relay held in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The course covers about 200+ miles and is divided into 36 legs that teams complete in sequence.

Teams can register as 6 person, 9 person, or 12 person teams to split the 36 legs. The course begins at the Pisgah Ranger Station just outside of Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest and finishes at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City.

The event date is April 30, 2027. Registration opens June 3, 2026 and closes September 6, 2026. Team registration fees listed are $990.00 for a 6 person team, $1,440.00 for a 9 person team, and $1,800.00 for a 12 person team. The event address is 1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768.

Descriptions of terrain indicate a mountain course with multiple legs and varied sections. Runners should expect a multi-leg relay format with team-based leg assignments and a point to point route between Pisgah National Forest and the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

200 mi

200+-Mile Relay