Maps & Weather
Weather Forecast:
Click one of the locations below to view Ray’s Weather. (FYI…Ray is local runner and marathoner.)
Grayson (Start, Leg 1)
Ashe (Legs 2 – 10)
Boone (Legs 11 – 13)
Avery (Legs 14 – 19)
Mitchell (Legs 20 – 26)
Burnsville (Legs 27 – 31)
Weaverville (Legs 32 – 35)
Asheville (Leg 36)
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.
2023 Maps will be updated ASAP. We received word that the Blue Ridge Parkway will be permitting BRR. We’re waiting on a few permits before we finalize the 2023 course. Thanks for your patience. (The current maps are 2022, which will change for 2023.)
Leg-by-Leg Description:
To view a printable leg-by-leg description, including map, elevation, and cue sheet, please click the link below:
LEGS 1-36
EXCHANGE ZONE MAPS
LEG 13 ALTERNATE (only if Casey Lane bridge at Mile 1 is flooded)
LEG 13 ALTERNATE link
Cue Sheet:
To view a printable turn-by-turn cue sheet for the full course (3 pages), please CLICK HERE. (pdf)
Maps:
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:
- Move your cursor along the x-axis (mileage) of the elevation graph. Mileage, elevation, and % grade will be displayed.
- 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.
- 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. For leg details, please reference the other information on this Map and Weather 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 | +21 | -1031 |
| 2 | 7.5 | Hard | +406 | -1539 |
| 3 | 5.2 | Moderate | +400 | -479 |
| 4 | 6.9 | Hard | +755 | -379 |
| 5 | 4.8 | Moderate | +404 | -325 |
| 6 | 6.8 | Hard | +979 | -989 |
| 7 | 2.3 | Easy | +165 | -148 |
| 8 | 3.1 | Easy | +326 | -378 |
| 9 | 4.6 | Easy | +186 | -401 |
| 10 | 5.3 | Moderate | +315 | -166 |
| 11 | 4.4 | Easy | +368 | -151 |
| 12 | 5.9 | Moderate | +341 | -534 |
| 13 | 3.9 | Easy | +131 | -87 |
| 14 | 7.6 | Hard | +825 | -397 |
| 15 | 6.2 | Hard | +532 | -539 |
| 16 | 10.5 | Very Hard | +1222 | -493 |
| 17 | 6.1 | Moderate | +266 | -902 |
| 18 | 5.0 | Moderate | +570 | -370 |
| 19 | 5.8 | Moderate | +31 | -966 |
| 20 | 3.8 | Easy | +148 | -184 |
| 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 | +692 | -280 |
| 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 | Easy | +244 | -413 |
| 35 | 9.4 | Very Hard | +1146 | -1214 |
| 36 | 6.3 | Hard | +618 | -673 |
