Course Maps
ALERT: COURSE UPDATES SATURDAY, AUGUST 30!
After spending time on the course this past week and meeting with EZ Officials, the following updates apply to the BRR2025 Course as of Saturday, August 30.
Course Change |
Notes |
EZ5 |
Sink hole recently developed in church parking lot. Size of hole not too big, but church does not want to take chances with team vans and runners. New EZ5 shortens Leg 5 and lengthens Leg 6. New EZ5 Site Map. |
Leg 5 |
Shortened by 0.8 Miles. |
Leg 6 |
Lengthened by 0.8 Miles. |
EZ12a |
Adjusted runner and van flow through the parking lot of Elevation Chevrolet GMC. New EZ12a Site Map. New traffic flow from 12a to 12b. |
Leg 12 |
End of Leg 12 in parking lot of Elevation Chevrolet GMC is slightly re-routed. |
EZ22 |
New EZ22. Very subtle change. New EZ22 Site Map. |
Leg 22 |
Shortened by 0.1 miles. |
Leg 23 |
Lengthened by 0.1 miles. |
EZ25 |
New traffic flow in parking lot. |
EZ34 |
Moved EZ inside of fenced area to move runners and vans away from road. |
Leg 34 |
Subtle change. Leg finishes inside of fence. Adds about 100-150 feet to Leg 34. |
Leg 35 |
Subtle change. Leg starts inside of fence. Adds about 100-150 feet to Leg 35. |
Leg 36 |
We missed this one. Bridge is still closed at Mile 5 of Leg 36. Traffic pattern to bypass bridge adds 0.6 miles to Leg 36. |
Drivers Info |
Respective updates made on the Drivers Info page Map Links and in Drivers Handbook. |
GPS Alert
Please use our maps and written directions - do not rely on GPS. GPS is frequently incorrect in our mountains. It is very useful to print the individual leg directions/cue sheets and laminate them for the runner of each leg.
Leg-by-Leg Description (2025 Current)
To view a printable leg-by-leg description, including map, elevation, and cue sheet, please click the links below:
LEGS 1-36
EXCHANGE ZONE MAPS
Cue Sheet (2025 Current)
To view a printable turn-by-turn cue sheet for the full course (3 pages), please CLICK HERE. (pdf)
Map Links (2025 Current)
When viewing the interactive maps (the full course and individual legs from the table below), you can highlight a section of the course to view a more detailed elevation chart of that section. To view a more detailed section:
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Move your cursor along the x-axis (mileage) of the elevation graph. Mileage, elevation, and % grade will be displayed.
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Click and hold a beginning point on the elevation graph. Drag your cursor and highlight the segment/distance that you wish to view in greater detail. When you release your mouse, the highlighted segment will be displayed.
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To return to the full graph, single click "De-Select".
Full Course (2025 Current)
To view an interactive map of the full course CLICK HERE. This map is for a full course overview only and should not be used by the runners to navigate the course. For leg details, please reference the other information on this Map Page.
Leg Maps (2025 Current)
To view an interactive map of a specific leg, click on the leg below and you will be taken to ridewithgps.com. These interactive maps are fantastic for runners to look at landmarks, road intersections, elevation changes, etc... DO NOT use the cue sheets that are associated with these maps. USE the "printable turn-by-turn cue sheet" that is available at the top of this page.
Leg Summary Chart: (2025 Current)
To view a pdf of the Leg Summary Chart CLICK HERE. (pdf)
Blue Ridge Relay Leg Summary Chart | ||||
Leg |
Miles |
Rating |
Elevation Gain (ft) |
Elevation Loss (ft) |
1 |
3.9 |
Easy |
+20 |
-1029 |
2 |
7.5 |
Hard |
+403 |
-1537 |
3 |
5.2 |
Moderate |
+397 |
-476 |
4 |
6.9 |
Hard |
+753 |
-377 |
5 |
3.9 |
Moderate |
+404 |
-325 |
6 |
7.7 |
Very Hard |
+1145 |
-1022 |
7 |
2.2 |
Easy |
+193 |
-167 |
8 |
3.1 |
Easy |
+326 |
-378 |
9 |
4.6 |
Easy |
+193 |
-407 |
10 |
5.3 |
Easy |
+304 |
-155 |
11 |
3.1 |
Moderate |
+441 |
-226 |
12 |
5.2 |
Moderate |
+317 |
-435 |
13 |
3.9 |
Easy |
+131 |
-87 |
14 |
7.6 |
Hard |
+825 |
-397 |
15 |
6.2 |
Hard |
+532 |
-539 |
16 |
10.5 |
Very Hard |
+1207 |
-495 |
17 |
6.0 |
Hard |
+272 |
-894 |
18 |
4.9 |
Moderate |
+596 |
-400 |
19 |
5.9 |
Moderate |
+44 |
-984 |
20 |
3.8 |
Easy |
+160 |
-192 |
21 |
8.0 |
Very Hard |
+1011 |
-978 |
22 |
2.5 |
Easy |
+34 |
-378 |
23 |
5.0 |
Moderate |
+526 |
-340 |
24 |
5.8 |
Moderate |
+336 |
-597 |
25 |
4.3 |
Moderate |
+273 |
-230 |
26 |
4.4 |
Moderate |
+515 |
-583 |
27 |
9.3 |
Hard |
+552 |
-649 |
28 |
8.4 |
Hard |
+659 |
-249 |
29 |
4.1 |
Easy |
+335 |
-271 |
30 |
4.3 |
Moderate |
+398 |
-372 |
31 |
6.7 |
MG Hard |
+1405 |
-4 |
32 |
9.3 |
Very Hard |
+1 |
-2076 |
33 |
5.3 |
MG Hard |
+904 |
-671 |
34 |
6.3 |
Hard |
+312 |
-618 |
35 |
7.7 |
Very Hard |
+1055 |
-977 |
36 |
6.6 |
Hard |
+607 |
-669 |
