Ville to Ville Relay

The 2026 Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay is Sold Out. Interested participants should join our email list for info on future races or check out the Ville to Ville Coastal Relay or the Ville to Ville Sprint Relay.

The Ville to Ville Relay celebrates the beautiful region from Asheville, NC, to Greenville, SC. It is a 72-mile team-running event that travels from the peaks to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, through local craft breweries, and into quaint southern towns. 

The 9th Annual event will be held on April 11, 2026. The first flight of teams will start the relay around 5:00 am in Asheville, NC. Over the next few hours, additional teams will depart on their journey through the Carolinas. Each team will consist of three to six runners who will split 12 legs, ranging from 3 to 9 miles. Each team will provide its own race vehicle to drop off and pick up runners at designated transition areas along the course route. Ville to Ville teams will arrive at Hampton Station in Greenville, SC between 3:00-8:00 pm for a finish line celebration, including music, food, and craft brews.

Team Payments

All teams will be required to pay a $300 deposit during their initial registration and may choose to pay the full $775 fee. Teams that only pay the deposit must pay the remaining team fee ($475) by midnight on January 15, 2026.  Teams with unpaid fees on January 16, 2026, will lose their spot in the race and their non-refundable deposit. Team rosters should be finalized by March 5, 2026. There is a 5.5% processing fee on all online payments.

Race Theme - Saturday Morning Cartoons

Get ready to throw it back—this year’s relay theme is Saturday Morning Cartoons! Think Scooby-Doo, Rugrats, Ninja Turtles, or whatever you couldn’t wait to watch in your pajamas. Dress up, decorate those vans, and let’s bring our favorite cartoons to life out on the course!

Packet Pickup & Welcome Receptions

Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Southernside Brewing Company, 25 Delano Dr, Greenville, SC. 4-7 pm.
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Asheville Sports Club, 137 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC. 4-7 pm.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Starting Line 
*Only captains or a team representative are required to attend the packet pickup event, but all participants are welcome to attend. 

Age Requirements

All runners must be 21 or older to participate in the Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay.

Team Name

Be creative, but keep it classy. Your team name will appear in lots of public places, so make sure it would make your mother proud. You will submit your team name during registration, but you can change it until March 5, 2026.

Team Categories

Open Co-ed (minimum of 2 females)
Open  (all-male team or all males plus 1 female)
Open Female (all females)
Masters  (all-male team or all males plus 1 female, all members 40+)
Masters Female (all females, all members 40+)
Masters Co-ed (minimum of 2 females, all members 40+)
*Team categories will be chosen during registration, but they can be changed until race weekend. Team sizes range from 3 to 6 team members. 

Team Captain

Each team will have a team captain (we will initially use the name and contact info of the person registering). We will provide regular race information and updates for the team captain on our Captain Resources page and through monthly email newsletters. Team Captains can be transferred to another person at any time. Existing captains should email info@villetovillerelay.com and Cc the new captain if they request a captain change.

Team Pace

To make it to the post-race party in one day, the team must maintain a pace of 11:00 minutes per mile or less.  This doesn’t mean everyone on the team has to run at this pace, but it does mean that if you have slower team members, you will need faster ones to keep your team on track.

You will estimate a team pace when you register your team with an average min/mile pace for all runners on the entire course.  For a 6-person team, each runner will run twice between 3-9 miles, so a 10K time average would be expected. Final team pace estimates will be due on March 5, 2026.  Visit our team resources page to see our pace calculator to help with your estimation.

Cancellation & Weather

This is a rain-or-shine event. The race director has the right to change the course or the event in the event of inclement weather or state restrictions. 

The link below has GPX and FIT files you can download and add to your Garmin, Apple, Strava, etc., to help with course directions. 

Download V2V Course Map Files

How to Upload Files to Strava

How to Upload Files to Garmin

These are just the driving directions using links to Google Maps. 

To the Starting Line

Leg 1

Leg 2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Leg 5

Leg 6

Leg 7

Leg 8

Leg 9

Leg 10

Leg 11

To the Finish Line

Parking Directions

All team vehicles will have reserved parking at or near the finish line at Hampton Station. You must have your vehicle hangtag displayed to gain access to the reserved parking areas. Teams should review the parking map pdf (bottom of this page) and the parking key below before proceeding to the finish line.  

Parking Lots

• There are over 700 parking spots near the finish line; however, it can be very congested on race day at peak finish times between 5-7 pm.

• Lots 1-4 will be reserved for team vehicles and are monitored by parking attendants. Vehicle hangtags will be required for entry. Teams wishing to park in a reserved lot should follow directions to Lot 1 first. Parking attendants will direct you to Lots 2, 3 or 4 based on if lots are at capacity. 

• Lots 9-14 should be used by teams that are in a rush to get to the finish line. While a short walk away, you will avoid most traffic/congestion around the finish line.

• Lots 12-14 are located north of the finish line, and you can access the finish line Celebration on the Swamp Rabbit Trail off Buncombe Rd. These lots will be the shortest drive from Enoree Career Center and have minimal vehicular traffic.

• Please do not park at Riverside Apartments, Swamp Rabbit Café or Mount Calvary Baptist Church. 

Parking Lot Options

• Lot 1 - 1326 Hampton Ave - Reserved for Teams = Yes - Distance to Finish Line = On-site

• Lot 2 - 103 Kelly Ave - Reserved for Teams = Yes - Distance to Finish Line = On-site

• Lot 3 - 104 Kelly Ave - Reserved for Teams = Yes - Distance to Finish Line = On-site

• Lot 4 - 320 E Bramlett Rd - Reserved for Teams = Yes - Distance to Finish Line = 0.32 miles/7 minute walk

• Lot 5 - 1320 Hampton Ave - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = On-site (This is the main lot at Hampton Station)

• Lot 6 - 1316 Hampton Station - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = On-site 

• Lot 7 - 1120 Hampton Ave - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.2 miles/4 minute walk

• Lot 8 - Street Parking - 1300-1312 Hampton Ave - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = On-site 

• Lot 9 - 1426 Hampton Ave - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.23 miles/5 minute walk

• Lot 10 - 7 Old Bleachery Rd - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.30 miles/6 minute walk

• Lot 11 - 1559 Hampton Ave - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.30 miles/6 minute walk

• Lot 12 - 1533 Buncombe Rd - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.25 miles/5 minute walk (No parking in the Grass)

• Lot 13 - 1530 Buncombe Rd - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.30 miles/6 minute walk

• Lot 14 - 249 A Street - Reserved for Teams = No - Distance to Finish Line = 0.33 miles/7 minute walk

What to bring to the Finish Line

• ID and money if you purchase gear, food, or extra beers. Wine will also be available for purchase.

• Tear off your beer ticket at the bottom of your bib. You will use this to redeem your first beer at the outdoor bar near the finish line.

• Blankets, chairs, or anything you might need to sit down and relax.

• Phone - take photos and share memories! #villetoville                

Timeline

• Finish Line Celebration Begins: 1:30 pm

• Finish Line Opens for Team Vans: 1:50 pm

• Finish Line Opens for Runners: 2:05 pm

• Award Announcements: ~7:00 pm

• Finish Line Closes for Runners: 8:05 pm

• Finish Line Celebration Ends: 9:00 pm 

Post-Race Celebration - Yee-Haw Brewing Company - 307 E. McBee - Downtown Greenville - All participants get select pints for $5 and 25% off all appetizers during race weekend. Just show your bib or medal to the bar staff!

Parking Map PDF

The Hill! - 6.00 miles

Start - AC Reynolds Middle School, 2 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC 28803
Finish - Skyland Fire Department, 310 Williams Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Driver Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Very Hard
Elevation Gain: 931 feet
Elevation Loss - 833 feet

Pro Tips

• With over 2.6 miles of uphill running, including one 23% grade section, runners of this leg should definitely hill train. The best news is that over half of the leg is downhill! Runners completing this leg have bragging rights the rest of the day.
  
  
• Rose Hill Rd and Merrills Cove Rd have a limited shoulder area.  Please use extra caution.
  
  
• Look for volunteers to assist when turning right and crossing Concord Road near the finish.
  
  
• Parking is located across the street from the Fire Station at the intersection of Concord Rd and Merrills Cove Rd. Look for volunteer instructions.

Skyland Fire Department
Transition Opens for Runners: 5:40 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 9:30 am

Go to Leg 2

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The Rabbit - 6.71 miles

Start - Foothills Family Resources, 3 Main St, Slater-Marietta, SC 29661
Finish - Swamp Rabbit Brewery, 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Driving Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Hard
Elevation Gain: 567 feet
Elevation Loss - 485 feet

Pro Tips

• This leg climbs most of the first three miles before flattening out and joining the Swamp Rabbit Trail in northern Travelers Rest.

• Downtown Travelers Rest is very popular on Saturday afternoons, and there will be no parking at the brewery. We recommend avoiding Main Street if possible.

• We have multiple parking options, including Center Street Public Parking Lot (preferred location), TR United Methodist Church, TR Family Medicine,  and TR Sargent Library.  Do not park at Anytime Fitness, or you may be towed.

• Have a cold beer from Swamp Rabbit Brewery ready for your teammate if they finish their last leg of the day here!

Swamp Rabbit Brewery
Transition Opens for Runners: 12:55 pm
Transition Closes for Runners: 6:30 pm
*Teams arriving after 6:20 pm will be audited to determine if they will reach the finish line by 8 pm. If behind pace, your team will be required to skip a leg.

Go to Leg 11

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Congrats to the 47 runners who have completed every Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay since our inaugural event in 2018. Thank you for supporting our event every year!

The Swamp - 4.44 miles

Start - Swamp Rabbit Brewery, 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Finish - Enoree Career Center, 108 Scalybark Rd, Greenville, SC 29617

Driving Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Easy
Elevation Gain: 232 feet
Elevation Loss - 328 feet

Pro Tips

• Leaving Travelers Rest, runners will be on the Swamp Rabbit Trail for most of the route. Please follow law enforcement instructions when crossing intersections.

• Runners will run right through the heart of Furman University. Enjoy the views of this beautiful campus.

• Enjoy this relatively flat leg and one of the easiest routes of the day.

• Enoree Career Center is a career-technical center for four feeder high schools within Greenville County. Enoree strives to maintain a learning environment that mimics industry and workplace settings that correlate to our programs.  Enoree's Career and Technology programs allow students to develop technical and academic skills that will open career doors and provide a foundation for lifelong learning.

Enoree Career Center
Transition Opens for Runners: 1:35 pm
Transition Closes for Runners: 7:20 pm

Go to Leg 12

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Hampton - 3.94 miles

Start - Enoree Career Center, 108 Scalybark Rd, Greenville, SC 29617
Finish - Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave, Greenville, SC 29601

Visit our Finish Line page for Parking Options and Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Easy
Elevation Gain: 124 feet
Elevation Loss - 183 feet

Pro Tips

• The finishing leg is also one of the easiest and spends most of its time on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.  The trail has multiple intersections to cross where vehicles have the right of way. Use caution and be prepared to stop for traffic.
  
  

• Runners will proceed over the closed bridge on W. Washington St.

• Teams should review our finish line page for parking options near the finish line.

• Teams should park their vehicle and proceed to the team gathering area on the trail behind Hampton Station so that you can all run the last portion of the course together. Celebrate with music, food trucks, fun, and local craft brews at our finish line!

• Do you have plans after the Finish Line Celebration? Join the Post-Race Celebration - Yee-Haw Brewing Company - 307 E. McBee - Downtown Greenville - All participants get select pints for $5 and 25% off all appetizers during race weekend. Just show your bib or medal to the bar staff! Valid on Saturday and Sunday. 

Finish Line Opens for Runners: 2:05 pm
Finish Line Closes for Runners: 8:05 pm

Go to Finish Line Parking & Directions

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The Vine - 5.84 miles

Start - Skyland Fire Department, 310 Williams Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Finish - Souther Williams Vineyard, 655 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732

 

Driver Directions

Runner Directions

 

Difficulty Rating: Hard
Elevation Gain: 347 feet
Elevation Loss - 495 feet

 

Leg Sponsor - Souther Williams Vineyard - The land known today as Souther Williams Vineyard has a long and storied history rooted in the spirit of family and friends. The land initially comprised most of what today is the Hoopers Creek valley and consisted of 10,000 acres back in the mid-1800s. The 35-acre property, which is what is left today, forms the old original homeplace, and you can still find remnants on the property today from an era gone by. Visit Ken and Angela in the Vineyard tasting room! Look for 20% off bottles of wine, coffee, mimosas, orange juice, and danishes in the tasting room!

 

Pro Tips

• Every Leg 2 Runner must wear a reflective safety vest and blinking LED light. Runners leaving before 7am will also be required to wear a headlamp. 

• Runners will run on the right side of the road on Hoopers Creek Rd. Use caution and look for signage on when to run on the right. 

• Team vehicles will be driving the same route as the runners, please use extra caution.

• Vehicles will drive past the runner exchange and turn left into the vineyard to park. Look for volunteer instructions to assist with parking. 
  
  

• Cell service is limited; please use the wifi password = winetime to log into the guest wifi at the Vineyard.
  
  
  
• Only outgoing runners can wait by the road past the fence. 

 

Souther Williams Vineyard
Transition Opens for Runners: 6:20 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 10:20 am

 

Go to Leg 3

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Fletch  - 6.45 miles

Start - Souther Williams Vineyard, 655 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Finish - Fletcher Elementary, 500 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732

Driving Directions
*Cell service is limited; please follow the runner directional signs if you cannot get service. 

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Hard
Elevation Gain: 521 feet
Elevation Loss - 534 feet

Pro Tips

• The leg is up and down for most of the 6+ miles. The last mile is mostly uphill, so save a little in the tank for the final stretch.

• Use extra caution when crossing Cane Creek Rd at the Mills Gap/Cane Creek Rd intersection.

• Only outgoing runners can cross Howard Gap Rd to wait at the transition.  All other team members should stay on the Elementary School side of the road.

Fletcher Elementary
Transition Opens for Runners: 7:10 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 11:20 am

Go to Leg 4

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Hendo - 7.90 miles

Start - Fletcher Elementary, 500 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Finish - Southern Appalachian, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Driving Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Very Hard
Elevation Gain: 574 feet
Elevation Loss - 593 feet

Pro Tips

• This leg is not for everyone.  With almost 8 miles of rolling hills, this will be a challenge for any runner.

• Runners should use extra caution and wait for law enforcement guidance before turning right onto Clear Creek Rd.

• Vehicles may stop and cheer runners on or provide hydration at Dollar General (mile 2.6) and/or the Laurels (mile 5.7).

• Runners should follow signs to Sullivan Park when on the Oklawaha Trail (mile 6.6).

• Runners should stay to the right side of the road when turning left on Ashe St. and remain on the right on the sidewalk when turning right onto 7th Ave.

• Use extra caution as you approach the railroad tracks around mile 7.7. The railroad company is aware of our event; however, there may still be a train passing during the event. If you stop and wait for a train to pass, please note your time waiting and fill out our Timing Adjustment Form. 

• Vehicles may park along Locust St or behind the brewery. Please do not park at St. James Episcopal Church, they have an event taking place. There is no parking in the Market Place lot. 

• Check out Fern Leaf Food Truck at Southern App Brewery!  Plus, grab some of Hendersonville's best craft beer in a crowler to go!

Southern Appalachian Brewery
Transition Opens for Runners: 8:15 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 12:30 pm

Go to Leg 5

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Southern App - 5.45 miles

Start - Southern Appalachian, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Finish - Hillandale Elementary, 40 Preston Ln, East Flat Rock, NC 28726

Driving Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 367 feet
Elevation Loss - 269 feet

Pro Tips

• While this leg is not difficult, it has the most turns on the course.  Directionally-challenged runners beware. Please bring your phone and use GPS or bring printed directions with you!

• This leg will have the most vehicular traffic.   Please use extra caution.  Law enforcement officials will assist runners in crossing 7th Ave, Spartanburg Hwy, and Old Spartanburg Rd. Runners should obey all traffic laws - including waiting at red lights if necessary.

• Use extra caution as you approach the railroad tracks at miles 0.4 and 4.9. The railroad company is aware of our event; however, there may still be a train passing during the event. If you stop and wait for a train to pass, please note your time waiting and fill out our Timing Adjustment Form. 

• Drivers should use extra caution on Spartanburg Hwy and around Hillandale Elementary.

Hillandale Elementary
Transition Opens for Runners: 8:55 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 1:15 pm

Go to Leg 6

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Tuxedo - 4.64 miles

Start - Hillandale Elementary, 40 Preston Ln, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
Finish - Tuxedo Park, 1299 Old US Hwy 25, Zirconia, NC 28790

Driver Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 492 feet
Elevation Loss - 643 feet

Pro Tips

• No alcohol is allowed at Tuxedo Park or the Tuxedo Baptist Church campus. Restrooms and portable toilets are located at Tuxedo Park.

• As one of the shortest legs on the route, runners will enjoy the scenic but hilly Mine Gap Rd for most of the leg.

• Use extra caution as you approach the railroad tracks at miles 2.4 and 2.6. The railroad company is aware of our event; however, there may still be a train passing during the event. If you stop and wait for a train to pass, please note your time waiting and fill out our Timing Adjustment Form.

• Vehicles may park at Tuxedo Park, Tuxedo Baptist, or across the street at Tuxedo Community Store.  Look for volunteer instructions as you get close the transition area. 

• There is a Dollar General nearby for any needed snacks and hydration!

Tuxedo Park
Transition Opens for Runners: 9:30 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 2:00 pm
*Teams arriving after 1:50 pm will be audited to determine if they will reach the finish line by 8 pm. If behind pace, your team will be required to skip a leg. 

Go to Leg 7

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Tali-Ho! - 3.53 miles

Start - Tuxedo Park, 1299 Old US Hwy 25, Zirconia, NC 28790
Finish - Talisman Programs Camp, 64 Gap Creek Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790

Driver Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 492 feet
Elevation Loss - 259 feet

Pro Tips

• While this is the shortest leg, runners will spend the last 2.5 miles running uphill to the transition area, which will make this leg a lot tougher than it looks on paper.

• Runners and vehicles will be traveling the same course for this leg.  Because of the short distance, vehicles should proceed directly to Talisman Camp, so the next runner can be ready to go; however, please do not speed. 

• Talisman Camp is located on the NC/SC Border. Say goodbye to North Carolina!

• Make sure you pass out the medals to your teammates as they finish their last leg of the day!

Talisman Programs
Transition Opens for Runners: 10:00 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 2:30 pm
*Teams arriving after 2:25 pm will be audited to determine if they will reach the finish line by 8 pm. If behind pace, your team will be required to skip a leg. 

Go to Leg 8

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Down, Down, Down, & Up - 8.81 miles

Start - Talisman Programs Camp, 64 Gap Creek Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790
Finish - Hotel Domestique, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Driving Directions

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Hard
Elevation Gain: 629 feet
Elevation Loss - 1,643 feet

Pro Tips

• Welcome to South Carolina, and what many will argue, is the most beautiful section of the course.  Enjoy the scenic views to your left of the North Saluda Reservoir that provides many Greenville County residents with fresh, clean drinking water. 

• Team vehicles are not allowed to stop on the side of the road in the Greenville Watershed Area, please proceed directly to the transition area at Hotel Domestique.

• This leg pretty much falls down a mountain for the first 6 miles. With a significant elevation drop, runners should prepare their quads and knees before hitting the road.

• After your downhill opening stretch, runners will see rolling hills before a tough final uphill mile. 

Hotel Domestique
Transition Opens for Runners: 11:05 am
Transition Closes for Runners: 4:00 pm
*Teams arriving after 3:50 pm will be audited to determine if they will reach the finish line by 8 pm. If behind pace, your team will be required to skip a leg. 

Go to Leg 9

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Rolling Foothills - 8.83 miles

Start - Hotel Domestique, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Finish - Foothills Family Resources, 3 Main St, Slater-Marietta, SC 29661

Driving Directions
*Vehicles must turn left out of the parking area. Please proceed to Hwy 11 and turn right. Please do not stop and park at Cox Chapel Baptist Church. 

Runner Directions

Difficulty Rating: Very Hard
Elevation Gain: 495 feet
Elevation Loss - 741 feet

Pro Tips

• This is one of the most difficult legs of the day and should be a challenge for even the most seasoned runners. Enjoy a downhill first mile before settling into the rolling hills of Northern Greenville County.

• With this leg being long and later in the day, please carry any necessary hydration that you may need during the run. If needed, team vehicles can stop and pull off briefly on Goodwin Bridge Rd (mile 4.6) to provide additional hydration for your teammates. Vehicles should not stop at any point on Hart Cut Rd or at Cox Chapel Baptist. Please pull completely off the road if you stop on Goodwin Bridge Rd.

• Runners should use extra caution and follow police instructions to cross Highway 11.

• Looking for some food? The Ledford Family youth will have some snacks and drinks for sale at the transition area.

 

Foothills Family Resources
Transition Opens for Runners: 12:10 pm
Transition Closes for Runners: 5:25 pm
*Teams arriving after 5:15 pm will be audited to determine if they will reach the finish line by 8 pm. If behind pace, your team will be required to skip a leg.

Go to Leg 10

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MUST KNOW VILLE TO VILLE INFO – PLEASE READ NOW!

Our race day guidebook is a completely digital interactive guide on our website. Visit here to start your relay.

 

What’s in the Bag?

The must-have items for race day are in your manilla envelope – including your vehicle hangtag, bibs, and safety pins. You will get your slap bracelet with timing chip on Saturday morning. Shirts, medals and swag for the whole team and driver package shirts are in the large section of the bag. Visit the gear tent to exchange shirts for a different size while supplies last.

 

Open Roads Course

This is an open roads course.  Stay alert and run against traffic unless otherwise directed by course signage, our staff, or volunteers. Please pay attention to driver directions versus runner directions in the printed guidebook.

 

Vehicle Hangtags

Your vehicle hangtag must be displayed on your vehicle’s rearview mirror for the entirety of the race to get in designated lots along the course. Only one team vehicle per team is allowed in lots. 

 

Safety Gear & Hydration Requirement

Safety equipment including a reflective vest, head lamp, and blinking LED light is required for all runners who run before 7am or after 7pm and in inclement conditions.  Safety Gear is also required for all Leg 2 runners! Hydration packs may be required if the temperature/humidity reach elevated levels. Please be prepared!

 

Starting Line

Please arrive at the start no more than 25 minutes prior to your start time. Your first runner should collect your slap bracelet with timing chip from the U-Haul Check-in Station and can proceed to the Starting Line when their start wave is announced.  There are no rolling starts, so please start at your exact time. Slap bracelets will be exchanged between active runners at each transition.

 

Bibs

Active runners must wear a bib while on the course. Your bib also has a detachable coupon to claim your free beer at the finish line celebration.  Safety pins are in this packet for your convenience.  

 

Food and Hydration

Bring enough food and water for your entire team for the full day. It is important that your team van is well stocked.  This is a pack in/pack out event. Please put all garbage in the trash bag provided. 

 

RaceJoy

We recommend using the RaceJoy app to track your runner’s arrival and to ensure your runners do not get lost along the course.  We can track all runners who carry their phone and use the app and help find lost runners!

 

Medals

Medals for each team member are in your bag so you can place them on your teammates as they finish their final leg of the relay!  Have a blast out there and stay safe!!!

 

Finish Line Celebration

The finish line celebration will be crowded and lively. Feel free to bring blankets or camping chairs. Award winners will be announced via text message by 7:30pm.  Awards can be claimed at the Gear Tent at the finish line between 7:30-9pm, or you can email info@villetovillerelay.com to arrange a Greenville pickup later in the week.  Awards cannot be mailed due to size.

 

Welcome to the 8th Annual Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay!

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this year’s celebration as we bring the theme, “Favorite Holidays” to life with creative costumes and van designs.

Get ready for a day packed with fun and unforgettable memories as your team travels from Asheville to Greenville. The 2025 edition takes you on a scenic, rolling journey from the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains to the beautiful foothills of Greenville.

Safety First
Your safety is our top priority! Please carefully review our pre-event guidebook and watch our safety video to familiarize yourself with all race rules. Pay special attention to the runner and driver directions in this guide and the contact numbers for race headquarters. Remember, this is an open-road course—stay alert and look out for yourself and your fellow runners.

A Heartfelt Thanks
We’re deeply grateful to everyone who makes Ville to Ville possible. A big thank you to the cities along the course for being such welcoming hosts and event partners. We also appreciate the incredible support of our sponsors and brewery partners. Special thanks go to our charity partners and volunteers, who work tirelessly on race day to assist runners and uphold the Ville to Ville mission. And of course, we couldn’t do it without our Brew Crew—the friends and family who travel far and wide to help us bring this event to life.

Let’s Get Creative
We encourage you to join in the fun by dressing up as your favorite Holiday and decorating your vans to reflect what you love about the holiday. Our Brew Crew and sponsors will be on the lookout for the best team name, themed costumes, vehicle decorations, Instagram presence, and the coveted “Ville to Ville Team of the Year” award, given to the team that shines in every category.

Finish Line Celebration
Join us at Hampton Station for the Finish Line Celebration! Enjoy live music with DJ Sawce, delicious offerings from local food trucks, Ville to Ville gear, and, of course, plenty of local craft brews to toast your accomplishment.

From our family to yours, we wish you a fantastic race weekend. Have a great time, stay safe, and let’s make this year unforgettable!

Cheers,
Zack & Anna Hall
Ville to Ville Co-Founders

 

Go to the Starting Line

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Get Race Tips

Please remember these top four things for race day:

1. Have fun and cheer on your teammates and others.
2. Know where you are running and when to make turns.  Carry your phone and use the RaceJoy App, GPS or printed instructions to help.
3. Carry your own hydration while you are running if needed. There are no water stops or aid stations on the course.
4. Follow our driving directions for each leg to help with navigation

V2V Race Weekend Contact Info -  hq@villetovillerelay.com - Text/Call: 803.728.4553

Race Weekend Reminders

Open Roads Course
This is an open roads course.  Stay alert and run against traffic unless otherwise directed by course signage, law enforcement, staff or volunteers. Please pay attention to driver directions versus runner directions to protect the safety of our runners.

Safety & Hydration Equipment - REQUIRED BY ALL TEAMS
Safety equipment including a reflective vest, head lamp, and blinking LED light is required for all runners who run before 7am or after 7pm and in inclement conditions.  Safety Gear is also required for all Leg 2 runners! Hydration packs may be required if the temperature/humidity reach elevated levels. Please be prepared!

All runners must carry water or hydration fluid during any run where the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (the measure of heat stress in direct sunlight) reaches an elevated threat level.  Hydration packs or hand-held water bottles are recommended and we do suggest that each person have their own hydration system available on race day. Our staff team will monitor the WBGT during race day and notify teams and event volunteers if the hydration safety requirement is put in place.  

Starting Line
Please arrive at the starting line no more than 25 minutes prior to your start time. Your first runner can enter the starting line area when their start wave is announced and should plan to start at your exact starting time. 

Slap Bracelets
Slap bracelets will be picked up at the starting line and should be used to pass between each active runner along the course. Your team’s timing chip will be 
attached to the slap bracelet. Timing chips must be turned in at the finish line.

Team Vehicles & Hangtags
Each team is allowed only one team vehicle on the course and your vehicle hangtag must be displayed on your rearview mirror for the entirety of the race. This hangtag will be required to park at transition areas and at designated team parking lots at the finish line. Reminder no RV’s, Limo’s, or Buses are 
allowed on the course.

Transition Area Opening & Closing Times
Transition areas on the course will be open at designated times for each leg. Teams that run more than 30 seconds per mile faster or slower than your 
submitted team pace may run the risk of having to hold at a transition or skip a leg. V2V HQ will communicate directly with teams about holding or skipping legs. Teams that skip legs will be able to have two runners run the next leg together.

Food and Hydration
Bring the food and water that you need for yourself for the full day. There are limited food options along the course, so it is important that your team van is well stocked with food and drinks. Also, this is a pack in/pack out event, so please put all garbage in the trash bag provided in your team bag.

Bibs
Active runners must wear the team bib while on the course. Your bib also has a detachable coupon to claim your first beer from Yee-Haw Brewing Company at the finish line celebration. Safety pins are in the team packet.

Medals
Medals for each team member are in your team bag. We encourage you to place medals on your teammates as they finish their final leg of the relay! Have a blast out there and stay safe!!!

Go to the Starting Line

 

 

AC Reynolds Middle School, 2 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC 28803

Driving Directions

Starting Line Instructions

• Teams should plan to arrive approximately 15-25 minutes before your start time. Each team’s first runner must check in with a V2V staff member before entering the starting chute wearing the event bib and safety gear if required. Teams must show safety gear (safety vest, headlamp, and blinking LED) at check-in. Slap bracelets will be given to the first runner once the safety gear is shown. The slap bracelets will contain your timing chip. 

• Team vehicles will need to display the V2V hangtag for the entirety of the event. Teams that do not attend a Welcome Reception will be able to check in at the starting line.

• Portable toilets will be available at the starting line and at every transition. Priority toilets will be available for outgoing runners.

• The starting line area will be open for team photos until five minutes before each start group. Make sure to tag #villetoville in your photos!

• Safety gear will be required for all teams and be mandatory for all active runners before 7:00 am. Safety gear includes a reflective safety vest, headlamp, and a rear-facing blinking LED light. Safety Gear is also required for all Leg 2 runners. 

• Bridge + Tunnel Coffee will be onsite to meet your caffeine and snack needs!

Racejoy - Sponsored by Yee-Haw Brewing Company

Download our runner-tracking app, Racejoy, to track your teammates as they run.

Download Racejoy          Racejoy Instructions

Go to Leg 1

 

Starting Times FAQ:

How was my starting wave selected?

Teams are placed in waves based on the following: 

1. Evaluating the estimated team pace submitted, team member individual paces submitted, and past results to determine your team's overall estimated pace. 

2. Using a +/- variance of your team's estimated pace of 30 seconds per mile to determine your team's pace range. 

3. Reaching the finish line between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

4. Reducing vehicle and congestion on the course and in parking areas.

5. Keeping teams within a 5.5-hour window so police, volunteers, and staff can assist your team.

Can I change our starting time?

We used an advanced computer program this year to put teams into a starting wave. Once your start wave is locked into position, changes will not be possible. All teams are placed in waves based upon the goal of your team reaching the finish line between 2:00-8:00 pm while maximizing fun on the course and spreading teams out evenly to keep traffic counts manageable at transition areas. Teams are not placed from slowest to fastest.

If we adjusted the start times requested after they were announced and during race week, it would require hours of reorganization and prevent us from adequately preparing the course and carrying out the events necessary for a successful race weekend. We understand things happen, and team changes occur, even at the last minute. If your team feels you will arrive too early or not reach the transition zones or finish line while they are open with your current start time, please plan to hold your runner or skip legs as needed and text Race Day HQ (803-728-4553) about these changes. Teams that skip legs can have team members run together during subsequent legs. 

Starting Line Location & Information: AC Reynolds Middle School, 2 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC 28805

• Teams should arrive no earlier than 25 minutes before their starting time so that we can allow the previous teams to leave the parking area.

• Teams should check in when arriving with a V2V staff member to obtain your slap bracelet and timing chip. You will need to show your safety gear to receive your timing chip.

• Safety gear will be required for all teams and mandatory for all active runners on the course before 7:00 am and after 7:30 pm. Safety gear includes a reflective safety vest, headlamp, and a rear-facing blinking LED light. 

Starting Times by Team Name 
 
Starting Times by Time 

*Each team's first runner should plan to start at their exact starting time and check in with a V2V staff member when arriving to receive your team's timing chip. If your team arrives after your start time, please see a V2V staff member before starting. Each team will have a slap bracelet with a timing chip that each active runner should carry. 

Team Captain Registration: T-Shirt (Unisex)

Team Member Registration: T-Shirt (Unisex)

Inactive: T-Shirt (Unisex)