Tobacco Road Relay
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Event overview
The Tobacco Road Relay is a one-day relay running event on April 25, 2026, in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The course begins in Chapel Hill, runs through Durham, and finishes in Raleigh. The listed postal address for the event is Tobacco Road, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Format and course
Teams of 2 to 6 runners complete a relay-style course that covers 75 miles in a single day. The course is divided into 12 legs, with distances for individual legs ranging from 4.2 - 9.6 miles; a six-runner team runs two legs per runner. The route includes more than 50 miles of greenways and trails and passes through residential neighborhoods and country roads in the Triangle region. Teams are allowed one team vehicle to move between exchange zones and to carry inactive runners and supplies such as food, water, sports drinks, first aid items, and ice.
- 75 miles
- 12 legs
- 4.2 - 9.6 miles per leg
- 50+ miles of greenways and trails
Registration and fees
Registration for the 2026 event is noted as opening on October 1, 2025. Two entry options are listed: Tobacco Road Relay (4-6 Runners) at $555.00 and Tobacco Road Relay (2-3 Runners) at $300.00, each with a price valid until January 31, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
