North Carolina Runners Supporting SOWF
Friday, August 08, 2008
Posted by: Mike Hennessy
Sandhills Striders Run 208 Mile Blue Ridge Relay to Support SOWF
The Sandhills Striders, a running club based in Moore County, North Carolina close to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, is sponsoring a team in this year's 208 Mile Blue Ridge Relay (BRR208)on September 5 th and 6 th to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The BBR208, one of the longest running relay races in the United States, takes place in the picturesque Blue Ridge and Black Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. 
The BRR208 consists of maximum 12 person teams that rotate through 36 transition areas as they cover the 208-mile distance of the race. Each relay team member runs 3 legs of varying lengths and difficulty and will cover an average total distance of ~16.6 miles.
The BRR208 starts at Grayson Highlands State Park, Grayson County, VA, which is near the base of Mount Rogers (5729'), the highest peak in Virginia. The course primarily follows scenic, country roads as it winds its way through North Carolina's High Country to the finish in Asheville. The course features some of the region's most spectacular scenery including the balds of Grayson Highlands State Park, the New River, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain (5964'), and Mount Mitchell (6684'), the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.
Sandhills Striders Relay Team members are collecting donations and raising awareness of the invaluable programs and services provided by the SOWF.
For more information about the club and the relay event, visit: www.SandhillsStriders.org and www.blueridgerelay.com.
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