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
Get ready for an unforgettable day of camaraderie and competition at the Tobacco Road Relay on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the vibrant Triangle region of North Carolina! This exhilarating 75-mile relay-style running race invites teams of 2 to 6 runners to explore the stunning landscapes of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The course, divided into 12 legs with distances ranging from 4.2 to 9.6 miles, takes participants through picturesque residential neighborhoods, scenic country roads, and breathtaking trails, including the Eno River State Park and the American Tobacco Trail.
With a staggered start system, teams will embark on their adventure in waves every 10-15 minutes, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. The journey culminates at the Tobacco Road Brewery in downtown Raleigh, where you can celebrate your achievements with friends and fellow runners. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for challenge, adventure, and lasting memories—sign up now and be part of the Tobacco Road Relay!
With a staggered start system, teams will embark on their adventure in waves every 10-15 minutes, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. The journey culminates at the Tobacco Road Brewery in downtown Raleigh, where you can celebrate your achievements with friends and fellow runners. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for challenge, adventure, and lasting memories—sign up now and be part of the Tobacco Road Relay!
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU 2024 RUNNERS!
APRIL 26, 2025...REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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 26, 2025
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 26, 2025...REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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 26, 2025
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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