Smoky Mountain Relay
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Event
The Smoky Mountain Relay is a team road and trail relay held on April 24, 2026, in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. The course is reported as just over 200 miles and begins at the Pisgah Ranger Station/Visitor Center. Teams divide the route into 36 legs and may register as 6‑person, 9‑person, or 12‑person teams. The organizer describes the course as a mix of permitted, marked roads and trails with traffic control signs, runner on road signs, directional signs, and trail marking.
Race services, entry and policies
Registration is limited to the first 60 teams; the event listing shows remaining team spots. Included with registration are professional timing, medical staff support, personalized race bibs, finisher race shirts, finisher pint glasses and medals, coffee at the start, and a free hot breakfast at Exchange 30. The finish area includes a live music party with alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverage options. The event has a no refund policy; transfers are handled through the event transfer system. The organizer offers a stated 10% team discount for teams meeting specified criteria (military, collegiate, all‑female, or nonprofit/company teams). Sponsors named for the event include Nantahala Outdoor Center, Wicked Weed Brewing, Kick It Events, Mountain Running Company, Izzy’s Coffee Den, and the Forest Service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.