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Tuna Relay 200

Where:
Main Public Beach Access
 201 West Atlantic Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
When:

October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024

Time:
6:00 am – 1:00 pm
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The 2024 Tuna Run Relay has been canceled.

Grab your friends and join this year’s Tuna Relay 200, an exciting overnight 200-mile relay through eastern North Carolina to the beach.

Tuna Relay 200

Teams for the Tuna Relay 200 begin departing early Friday morning from just outside of Raleigh, NC at Lake Benson Park in Garner. The race finishes on Saturday in Atlantic Beach, NC on the Crystal Coast, where teams typically begin arriving around noon.

Tuna Relay 70

The Tuna Relay 70 is a one-day relay beginning on Saturday in Trenton, NC. Runners will join the Tuna Relay 200 for the remaining 12 legs of the race through the outer banks of the Crystal Coast, from Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach.

Tuna Run 200

Tuna Relay 200: Oct 18-19

Race Start Time: 6am
Race Finish Time: around 12pm

Total Race Miles: 200
Course Map: View course

Race Start Location: 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529

Race Finish Location: 201 West Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

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How many people can be on a team?

Teams are typically made up of 4 to 12 people who split 36 legs. With a 12-person team, each person would run three legs over distances from 3 to 10 miles. Teams must provide their own support vans for dropping off and picking up runners at designated zones along the relay route.

Tuna Relay 70: Oct 19

Race Start Time: 4am
Race Finish Time: around 1pm

Total Race Miles: 70
Course Map: View course

Race Start Location: 4255 Highway 41 West, Comfort, NC 28585

Race Finish Location: 201 West Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

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How many people can be on a team?

Teams are made up of 2 to 6 people who split 12 legs. Teams must provide their own support vans for dropping off and picking up runners at designated zones along the relay route.

Post-Race Beach Celebration: Oct 19

The amazing relay adventures conclude with a post-race party featuring freshly cooked tuna and beverages for all to enjoy!

Need help planning your stay on the Crystal Coast?

Emerald Isle Realty is here to help! Search online to find the perfect beach vacation rental or call us at (866) 586-6980.

Event dates and information are subject to change without notice. Please visit the official event website for more information.

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