Smoky Mountain Relay

12/30/2025

Big thanks to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for hosting us again in 2026! We only have between 7-11 team spots remaining. Register now and secure your spot and meet us here at our epic finish line.
Race dates are April 24-25

09/12/2025

This encapsulates the feeling that is finishing the Smoky Mountain Relay.....
Early bird registration ends 9/14
https://smokymountainrelay.com/

09/11/2025

You can't meet us at the finish if you don't start! Registration fees are about to jump on 9/15! The LAST DAY for EARLY BIRD PRICING is 9/14. Encourage your captain to commit now and save a few $$.
https://smokymountainrelay.com/

08/20/2025

Registration prices are about to jump!!!! You know you'll want one of these race tee's come April.
https://smokymountainrelay.com/
Get your team captain to register BEFORE 9/14 for summer pricing.

08/05/2025

Time to sign your team up for the 2026 race!
https://smokymountainrelay.com/

07/31/2025

Attention fans of Leg 36! The Paysons Run 10k trail race course runs along side the last leg of the SMR, weaving into the Flint Ridge single track trails along the way! This is a challenging course with over 1,200ft of gain.

Race day is October 11 and it starts and finishes at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Head to our website - or see link below for more info!

kickitevents.com/paysonsrun/

07/21/2025

Our early bird pricing ends with the end of summer days. If you're ready for an April adventure, get your captain signed up now and save $$$
https://mailchi.mp/kickitevents/smoky-mountain-relay-summer-pricing-happening-now

06/05/2025

Registration is open for the Smoky Mountain Relay! -

We are a small family owned business producing outstanding running and other events in and around Western North Carolina, including Asheville and the surrounding area.

04/29/2025

We’re excited to share our overall results!

6 Person Ultra Team Winners - 6 Man Woman Team 27:41:47
9 Person Team Winners (and overall winner!) - Mountain Running Company 25:25:18
12 Person Team Winners - Team Diamond 27:28:10

Official times are posted on the website! ⏰

04/25/2025

Big thanks to for powering our 3:30am to 12:30pm starting line!!!! ☕☕☕

04/23/2025

Our field team (just Tim and Johnny) have marked through leg 30 and are finishing up the course today! ⛰️ Make sure you know your legs! Or at least have the routes downloaded.

It’s almost time to pack our bags. Just 2 sleeps til race morning! 🌞