Tobacco Road Relay
- Date Sat 24th April 2027
- Time 5:00AM EDT
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $316.00 - $583.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Get ready for an exhilarating day of running and camaraderie at the Tobacco Road Relay on Saturday, April 24, 2027, in Raleigh, North Carolina! This unique relay-style race covers a stunning 75-mile course that begins in Chapel Hill and winds through the beautiful Triangle region, showcasing the area’s charming neighborhoods, scenic greenways, and picturesque trails. Teams of 2-6 runners will tackle 12 legs of varying distances from 4.2 to 9.6 miles, making it a perfect challenge for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers alike.
As you navigate through iconic locations such as Eno River State Park, downtown Durham, and Umstead State Park, you’ll create unforgettable memories with friends while enjoying the thrill of competition. The race will kick off in waves, allowing for a smooth experience along the course, and culminate in a celebratory finish at the Tobacco Road Brewery in downtown Raleigh. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure—registration opened on July 26, 2026, so gather your team and prepare for a fantastic day of fun and fitness!
As you navigate through iconic locations such as Eno River State Park, downtown Durham, and Umstead State Park, you’ll create unforgettable memories with friends while enjoying the thrill of competition. The race will kick off in waves, allowing for a smooth experience along the course, and culminate in a celebratory finish at the Tobacco Road Brewery in downtown Raleigh. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure—registration opened on July 26, 2026, so gather your team and prepare for a fantastic day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU 2026 RUNNERS!
NEXT YEARS TRR DATE: APRIL 24, 2027...REGISTRATION OPENED JULY 26, 2026!
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 24, 2027
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.
NEXT YEARS TRR DATE: APRIL 24, 2027...REGISTRATION OPENED JULY 26, 2026!
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 24, 2027
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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