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12 Runners, 2 Vans, 205 Miles... an Experience That Lasts a LifetimeNOC teams up with an epic Smoky Mountain running challenge - the Smoky Mountain Relay. The SMR begins in North Mills River, NC and ends at NOC's campus in Wesser, NC. Covering 205 miles of trails, forest service and rural county roads, runners will experience beautiful Southern Appalachia from its best viewpoint—on foot.Teams of 12 runners will cover the course in 36 sections (called legs), with each runner completing 3 legs. Ultra-running teams of 6 or less athletes are also eligible, and their numbers are steadily rising. The legs range from 2.5 miles to 10 miles in length, and vary in difficulty from easy to very difficult terrain. Teams generally complete the course between 24 and 34 hours, and are responsible for supplying two vans in order to shuttle their runners to various exchange points along the course. Race InformationThe Smoky Mountain Relay offers breathtaking views, challenging terrain and a memorable adventure you won't forget. Think you have what it takes? Visit the official event web site for registration information, volunteer guidelines, course and leg descriptions, and more. Are you a runner looking for a team, or a team looking for a runner? Visit the Smoky Mountain Relay Online Forum to ask questions, get answers, find teammates and stay up to date on SMR news. Post-Race CelebrationAs your team triumphantly descends into the Nantahala Gorge for the finish at NOC, you will be greeted with food, drinks, and live music to celebrate the completion of your epic adventure. Enjoy hot showers, plentiful restrooms, even an athlete's ice bath in the Nantahala River. NOC has a variety of onsite lodging options, as well as several restaurants, River's End Restaurant, and Slow Joe's Café, where runners can rest, refuel, and revel in their accomplishment with teammates, family and friends. NOC is proud to sponsor the Smoky Mountain Relay with a riverside dinner banquet, including great brews from local Nantahala Brewing Company for our responsible, adult runners. NOC Outfitter's Store Hours, April 20-21
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