Pacers and Crews Rules

• Please read the rules and regulations for pacers and crews. Pacers waivers can also be downloaded on this page
• Where can I meet my pacer or my crew? Please visit the aid stations page for a list of locations

Driving & Crew Directions

Crew access is at the following locations: Sherando Lake Recreation Area, Bald Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway (CREW ONLY), Kennedy Ridge Trail on Coal Road. There is NO CREW ACCESS at the Furnace aid station and Bald Mountain aid stations.

Pacer pickup is at the following locations: Bald Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway (CREW ONLY), Kennedy Ridge Trail on Coal Road.

• Aid stations locations links
• Start and finish, Sherando Lake Recreation Area. Click HERE for Google Maps link.
• From the start to Bald Mountain Crew Access. Please note parking at Bald Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be limited. If the overlook is full, ALWAYS park with 4 wheels off the pavement on the Blue Ridge Parkway (on the grass). You can also park at the entrance of Bald Mountain Jeep road, but do not block access to the jeep road. Click HERE for Google maps link.
• From Bald Mountain Overlook to Kennedy Ridge Trail. Click HERE for Google maps link.
• From Kennedy Ridge Trail to Sherando Lake Recreation Area (finish) Click HERE for Google maps link.