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Land and Lakes Relay

Name: Land and Lakes Relay
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Swannanoa

Swannanoa, United States • 28 Feb 2026

The Land and Lakes Relay is an annual team running event held in North Carolina, starting at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. The relay covers a scenic course passing through Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Old Fort, and Marion, with legs ranging from 2.7 to 8.7 miles. Teams of four or six runners each complete multiple legs, totaling distances between approximately 12.6 and 17.7 miles per runner. The race emphasizes safety with mandatory reflective gear during early hours and is capped at 60 teams. A festive post-race party with awards and refreshments concludes the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Swannanoa

Race information

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Legs Ranging From 2.7 Miles to 8.7 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Thu - Sun Jul 24-27

Trail Camp For Big Kids

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10 km

13 mi

26 mi

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10 km

13 mi

26 mi

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10 km

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