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Ville to Ville Relay sends runners through town

Six of 12 legs in the Ville to Ville Relay cross Henderson County.

By Bill Moss, Published: March 13, 2018

Around 250 runners will be racing through Henderson County on Saturday, April 14, during the Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay.

The popular race from Asheville to Greenville is already sold out. Teams of six runners cover 12 legs ranging from 3 to 10 miles (except ultra teams, which have three runners). Each team provides its own race vehicle to drop off and pick up runners at designated transition areas along the course route. About 1,500 runners total have signed up.

The first flight of runners will leave Highland Brewing Co. around 5 a.m. on the first leg, to A.C. Reynolds Middle School. Switchoffs in Henderson County are Fletcher Community Park, Carter Landscaping, Southern Appalachian Brewery, Hillandale Elementary School, Tuxedo Park and Talisman Camps in Zirconia. From Zirconia, there are only four more legs. Teams will finish near downtown Greenville with a celebration featuring a variety of local brewers, music, and food trucks.