Tobacco Road Relay
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 5:00AM EDT
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $316.00 - $583.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of camaraderie and competition at the Tobacco Road Relay on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Raleigh, Wake County! This unique 75-mile relay-style running race invites teams of 2 to 6 runners to take on a thrilling course that winds through North Carolina's beautiful Triangle region. Starting in Chapel Hill and finishing at the Tobacco Road Brewery in downtown Raleigh, participants will navigate 12 scenic legs, each ranging from 4.2 to 9.6 miles.
Experience the charm of historic neighborhoods, serene greenways, and picturesque single-track trails as you make your way through vibrant cities like Durham and Cary. With staggered wave starts every 10-15 minutes, the race promises to maintain a fun and lively atmosphere while minimizing congestion on the course. Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable memories with friends while embracing the spirit of adventure. Mark your calendars for when registration opens on October 1, 2025, and get ready to join in the excitement of the Tobacco Road Relay!
Experience the charm of historic neighborhoods, serene greenways, and picturesque single-track trails as you make your way through vibrant cities like Durham and Cary. With staggered wave starts every 10-15 minutes, the race promises to maintain a fun and lively atmosphere while minimizing congestion on the course. Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable memories with friends while embracing the spirit of adventure. Mark your calendars for when registration opens on October 1, 2025, and get ready to join in the excitement of the Tobacco Road Relay!
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU 2025 RUNNERS!
APRIL 25, 2026...REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2025!
WHAT IS THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY?
THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY IS A TOUR OF NORTH CAROLINA'S TRIANGLE, ITS BEAUTIFUL CITIES, HISTORIC AND PROTECTED GREENWAYS, SINGLE TRACK TRAILS, ROADS LESS TRAVELED AND ROADS OFTEN TRAVELED. IT'S A DAY OF CHALLENGE, ADVENTURE AND MEMORIES FOR YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIENDS.
THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY IS A ONE DAY, 75-MILE RELAY-STYLE RUNNING RACE. TEAMS OF 2-6 RUNNERS NAVIGATE THE 75-MILE COURSE, WHICH BEGINS IN CHAPEL HILL, RUNS THROUGH DURHAM TO THE FINISH IN RALEIGH. THE COURSE IS DIVIDED INTO 12 LEGS (6 RUNNERS = 2 LEGS/RUNNER), WITH EACH LEG RANGING IN DISTANCE FROM 4.2 - 9.6 MILES. TEAMS ARE PERMITTED ONE TEAM VEHICLE TO NAVIGATE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES AND TO CARRY THEIR INACTIVE RUNNERS, FOOD, WATER, SPORTS DRINKS, FIRST AID, ICE AND OTHER NEEDED SUPPLIES.
THE DIVERSE COURSE SHOWCASES THE TRIANGLE:
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RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS OF CHAPEL HILL
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COUNTRY ROADS AS THE RACE PROGRESSES FROM ORANGE COUNTY TO DURHAM COUNTY
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ENO RIVER STATE PARK SINGLE TRACK TRAILS
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ELLERBEE CREEK TRAIL AS THE RACE PROGRESSES INTO DOWNTOWN DURHAM
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DOWNTOWN DURHAM
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AMERICAN TOBACCO TRAIL FROM DOWNTOWN DURHAM TO WAKE COUNTY
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WHITE OAK CREEK GREENWAY AND BLACKCREEK GREENWAY AS THE RACE NAVIGATES THROUGH APEX AND CARY
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UMSTEAD STATE PARK'S DIRT OLD REEDY CREEK ROAD
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REEDY CREEK TRAIL AND ROCKY BRANCH TRAIL TO NAVIGATE OVER AND UNDER THE BUSY ROADS OF RALEIGH
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AND... CAP IT ALL OFF WITH THE FINISH AT THE TOBACCO ROAD BREWERY IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH!
WHEN IS THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY?
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
WHAT TIME DOES THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY START?
RATHER THAN A MASS START LIKE MOST RACES, THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY WILL START IN WAVES. WAVES OF APPROXIMATELY 10 RUNNERS (TEAMS) WILL START EVERY 10-15 MINUTES. USING A STAGGERED START WILL MINIMIZE THE RACE IMPACT ALONG THE COURSE AND WILL KEEP THE EVENT WITHIN AN APPROXIMATE 5 HOUR SPREAD. START TIMES MAY RANGE FROM 5:00AM - NOON.
APRIL 25, 2026...REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2025!
WHAT IS THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY?
THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY IS A TOUR OF NORTH CAROLINA'S TRIANGLE, ITS BEAUTIFUL CITIES, HISTORIC AND PROTECTED GREENWAYS, SINGLE TRACK TRAILS, ROADS LESS TRAVELED AND ROADS OFTEN TRAVELED. IT'S A DAY OF CHALLENGE, ADVENTURE AND MEMORIES FOR YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIENDS.
THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY IS A ONE DAY, 75-MILE RELAY-STYLE RUNNING RACE. TEAMS OF 2-6 RUNNERS NAVIGATE THE 75-MILE COURSE, WHICH BEGINS IN CHAPEL HILL, RUNS THROUGH DURHAM TO THE FINISH IN RALEIGH. THE COURSE IS DIVIDED INTO 12 LEGS (6 RUNNERS = 2 LEGS/RUNNER), WITH EACH LEG RANGING IN DISTANCE FROM 4.2 - 9.6 MILES. TEAMS ARE PERMITTED ONE TEAM VEHICLE TO NAVIGATE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES AND TO CARRY THEIR INACTIVE RUNNERS, FOOD, WATER, SPORTS DRINKS, FIRST AID, ICE AND OTHER NEEDED SUPPLIES.
THE DIVERSE COURSE SHOWCASES THE TRIANGLE:
*
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS OF CHAPEL HILL
*
COUNTRY ROADS AS THE RACE PROGRESSES FROM ORANGE COUNTY TO DURHAM COUNTY
*
ENO RIVER STATE PARK SINGLE TRACK TRAILS
*
ELLERBEE CREEK TRAIL AS THE RACE PROGRESSES INTO DOWNTOWN DURHAM
*
DOWNTOWN DURHAM
*
AMERICAN TOBACCO TRAIL FROM DOWNTOWN DURHAM TO WAKE COUNTY
*
WHITE OAK CREEK GREENWAY AND BLACKCREEK GREENWAY AS THE RACE NAVIGATES THROUGH APEX AND CARY
*
UMSTEAD STATE PARK'S DIRT OLD REEDY CREEK ROAD
*
REEDY CREEK TRAIL AND ROCKY BRANCH TRAIL TO NAVIGATE OVER AND UNDER THE BUSY ROADS OF RALEIGH
*
AND... CAP IT ALL OFF WITH THE FINISH AT THE TOBACCO ROAD BREWERY IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH!
WHEN IS THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY?
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
WHAT TIME DOES THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY START?
RATHER THAN A MASS START LIKE MOST RACES, THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY WILL START IN WAVES. WAVES OF APPROXIMATELY 10 RUNNERS (TEAMS) WILL START EVERY 10-15 MINUTES. USING A STAGGERED START WILL MINIMIZE THE RACE IMPACT ALONG THE COURSE AND WILL KEEP THE EVENT WITHIN AN APPROXIMATE 5 HOUR SPREAD. START TIMES MAY RANGE FROM 5:00AM - NOON.
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