Blue Ridge Relay – Asheville, NC 2026
Date
September 11, 2026
Location
Asheville, NC
Venue
Blue Ridge Mountains...VA - NC, USA
Start Time
5:00 AM
Events
Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners), Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners)
Includes
2025 BRR T-Shirt
Thank YOU 2025 Runners! Hope to see you in 2026... as we begin the 3rd decade of running the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains! September 11-12, 2026 (Fri. - Sat.) The Blue Ridge Relay ( BRR ), which is one of the longest running relay races in the United States, takes place in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. BRR consists of maximum 12 person (4 person minimum) teams that rotate through 36 transition areas as they cover the approximate 208 mile distance of the race. The Start! BRR starts in Grayson Highlands State Pa rk , VA a t an elevation of 4920′, near the base of Mount Rogers (5729′), the highest peak in Virginia. The Highlands’ defining feature are the high elevation balds that are spotted with stands of native Fraser Fir, boulder fields and a herd of wild ponies. In addition, the Highlands feature the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. The Journey! After leaving Grayson Highlands, BRR primarily follows scenic, country r
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