Smoky Mountain Relay
- Date
- April 30, 2027
- Distance
- 6 Person Team · 9 Person Team · 12 Person Team
- Price
- $990–$1800
From the Organizer
A scenic, wild, team adventure in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain Relay is an adventure that is not to be missed. Be ready for a challenge like no other.
This course will challenge you and your friends with tough legs and reward you with stories to last a lifetime.
Choose from 6 person, 9 person or 12 person teams to split up the 36 legs.
The 200+-mile course begins at the Pisgah Ranger Station just outside of Brevard, NC in the Pisgah National Forest and ends at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pisgah Forest 3 Ne, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pisgah Forest, NC
City Elevation
2,087 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Smoky Mountain Relay, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
317
Days to train
- Race
- Smoky Mountain Relay
- Date
- April 30, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Smoky Mountain Relay?
- Smoky Mountain Relay is a running race held in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina on April 30, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Smoky Mountain Relay?
- Friday, April 30, 2027 in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina at 1600 Pisgah Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Smoky Mountain Relay?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Smoky Mountain Relay
Apr 30, 2027