Tobacco Road Relay
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 5:00AM EST
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $316.00 - $583.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Tobacco Road Relay on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina! This exhilarating 75-mile relay-style race offers an unforgettable adventure through the stunning landscapes of North Carolina's Triangle. Starting in Chapel Hill and winding through Durham to the finish line in Raleigh, participants will experience a diverse course that includes scenic single track trails in Eno River State Park, the beautiful American Tobacco Trail, and charming residential streets.
Teams of six will tackle the course in 12 legs, with each runner completing two legs ranging from 4.2 to 9.6 miles. The event is designed for both challenge and camaraderie, making it a perfect day out with friends. With staggered start times every 10-15 minutes, runners will enjoy a well-organized experience while minimizing the race's impact on the local community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Tobacco Road Relay promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic memories!
Teams of six will tackle the course in 12 legs, with each runner completing two legs ranging from 4.2 to 9.6 miles. The event is designed for both challenge and camaraderie, making it a perfect day out with friends. With staggered start times every 10-15 minutes, runners will enjoy a well-organized experience while minimizing the race's impact on the local community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Tobacco Road Relay promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and fantastic memories!
Organiser's Description
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. 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. THE VARIED COURSE INCLUDES SINGLE TRACK TRAILS IN ENO RIVER STATE PARK, AMERICAN TOBACCO TRAIL, THE WIDE GRAVEL OLD REEDY CREEK ROAD IN UMSTEAD STATE PARK, MULTIPLE GREENWAYS IN DURHAM, CARY AND RALEIGH, QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREETS, CITY STREETS, AND IN GENERAL A SHOWCASE OF THE TRIANGLE. TEAMS WILL BE 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.
WHEN IS THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY?
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 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.
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. 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. THE VARIED COURSE INCLUDES SINGLE TRACK TRAILS IN ENO RIVER STATE PARK, AMERICAN TOBACCO TRAIL, THE WIDE GRAVEL OLD REEDY CREEK ROAD IN UMSTEAD STATE PARK, MULTIPLE GREENWAYS IN DURHAM, CARY AND RALEIGH, QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREETS, CITY STREETS, AND IN GENERAL A SHOWCASE OF THE TRIANGLE. TEAMS WILL BE 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.
WHEN IS THE TOBACCO ROAD RELAY?
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 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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