Tobacco Road Relay
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Tobacco Road Relay
The Tobacco Road Relay is a single day relay-style running event that covers 75 miles across North Carolina's Triangle. The course begins in Chapel Hill, runs through Durham, and finishes in Raleigh. The route is divided into 12 legs, with individual leg distances ranging from 4.2 to 9.6 miles; on six-person teams each runner completes two legs.
Teams can consist of two to six runners and are allowed one team vehicle to move between exchange zones. The vehicle may carry inactive runners and supplies such as food, water, sports drinks, first aid, and ice. The course passes through a variety of environments, including residential neighborhoods of Chapel Hill, country roads, single track trails, and more than 50 miles of greenways and trails within the Triangle.
The event offers team categories for 2-3 runner teams and 4-6 runner teams. Registration opened on July 26, 2026. Specific entry fees listed for 2027 included $300 for the 2-3 runner option and $555 for the 4-6 runner option, with those rates valid through January 31, 2027. The race is noted as USATF sanctioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
