Smoky Mountain Relay
Pisgah Forest, NC
Fri, Apr 30, 2027
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Friday, April 30th, 2027
1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest NC
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48–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
49–65°F
dry
2025
54–74°F
dry
2024
52–69°F
rain
2023
41–63°F
rain
2022
50–71°F
dry
2021
50–67°F
dry
2020
43–58°F
rain
2019
56–77°F
dry
2018
35–66°F
dry
2017
60–70°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
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.
Team Options
- Team Sizes: Choose from 6 person, 9 person or 12 person teams to split up the 36 legs.
Course Details
- Distance: 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.
Race Information
- Date: April 30, 2027
- Location: 1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC
- Registration: For more information and to register, visit here.
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