Course Maps
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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
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
To view a printable turn-by-turn cue sheet for the full course (3 pages), please CLICK HERE. (pdf)
Map Links
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
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
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:
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 |
+406 |
-1539 |
3 |
5.2 |
Moderate |
+406 |
-485 |
4 |
6.9 |
Hard |
+753 |
-377 |
5 |
4.8 |
Moderate |
+404 |
-325 |
6 |
6.8 |
Hard |
+979 |
-990 |
7 |
2.3 |
Easy |
+165 |
-148 |
8 |
3.1 |
Easy |
+326 |
-378 |
9 |
4.6 |
Easy |
+186 |
-401 |
10 |
5.3 |
Easy |
+315 |
-166 |
11 |
8.7 |
Very Hard |
+802 |
-644 |
12 |
6.3 |
Hard |
+686 |
-617 |
13 |
9.3 |
Very Hard |
+978 |
-719 |
14 |
6.2 |
Hard |
+532 |
-539 |
15 |
10.5 |
Very Hard |
+1207 |
-495 |
16 |
3.1 |
Easy |
+16 |
-659 |
17 |
2.9 |
Easy |
+247 |
-225 |
18 |
4.9 |
Moderate |
+570 |
-370 |
19 |
5.8 |
Moderate |
+31 |
-966 |
20 |
3.8 |
Easy |
+160 |
-192 |
21 |
8.0 |
Very Hard |
+1019 |
-985 |
22 |
2.6 |
Easy |
+23 |
-358 |
23 |
4.8 |
Moderate |
+513 |
-328 |
24 |
5.8 |
Moderate |
+338 |
-598 |
25 |
4.3 |
Moderate |
+287 |
-244 |
26 |
4.4 |
Moderate |
+543 |
-613 |
27 |
9.3 |
Hard |
+552 |
-649 |
28 |
8.4 |
Hard |
+674 |
-264 |
29 |
4.1 |
Easy |
+326 |
-262 |
30 |
4.3 |
Moderate |
+420 |
-391 |
31 |
6.7 |
MG Hard |
+1405 |
-4 |
32 |
9.3 |
Very Hard |
+5 |
-2079 |
33 |
5.3 |
MG Hard |
+910 |
-678 |
34 |
4.5 |
Moderate |
+296 |
-284 |
35 |
6.5 |
Hard |
+325 |
-1262 |
36 |
6.1 |
Hard |
+616 |
-677 |
