Get Outside Mountain Relay

One price covers everything but your meals. No extra pitching in money for volunteers, van rentals, gas, parking fees, hotel or campground costs, etc.

It's like a wheel – 

The Hub is GOMR Village where teams camp and live for the weekend.
The Spokes are the shuttle routes; our volunteers take Gomers out to their starting points and back to GOMR Village when they’re done with their Leg.
The Tire is the 18 section, 104-mile loop route around Alleghany County, NC that Gomers will run twice to complete the full 208-mile relay.

Teams –

Teams of up to 12 runners (Gomers) will take turns running 36 segments of the GOMR Route. Depending on the speed of your team, completing GOMR will take between 24 and 36 hours. The average total distance per Gomer is about 17 miles (though two sets of Legs will only be 11 miles). Teams can be all male, all female, or mixed.

Teams will need to run an average pace of at least 11 minutes per mile. Not everyone on the team has to be that fast, but it needs to average out. Several can be 13 to 14 minute paces, as long as there are some 8 minute Gomers on the team too. GOMR will start at 5:00am on Friday morning and Gomers will be sent out from GOMR Village based on their team’s pace. The faster the pace, the later the start time.

Transport – 

Teams don’t have to rent vans for GOMR. Your registration also covers your transportation for the weekend. Once the event starts and the first Gomers head out, our volunteers will begin shuttling fresh Gomers out to the Exchanges and bringing tired Gomers back to GOMR Village. Volunteers have a great time interacting with all the different teams. If you have people that would like to volunteer, please let us know.

It's like a wheel – 

The Hub is GOMR Village where teams camp and live for the weekend.
The Spokes are the shuttle routes; our volunteers take Gomers out to their starting points and back to GOMR Village when they’re done with their Leg.
The Tire is the 18 section, 104-mile loop route around Alleghany County, NC that Gomers will relay.

2 options – 

1. Start Friday morning with the rest of the GOMR field and end at or before Midnight Friday night. Starting Friday morning would be for those teams that absolutely hate the thought of running overnight or have plans for Saturday. You can still set up camp with tents or a canopy, stay all weekend, and get the whole GOMR experience. Or you can pack up and go home.

2. Start Friday night, beginning around 11:00 PM, to finish along with the rest of the GOMR field. Starting Friday night would be for those teams that can't get off work Friday but still want the GOMR experience. Since it will be overnight, and some Gomers will want to sleep, one or more team members need to arrive early and set up camp. Those that can, are welcome to come set up camp Thursday and enjoy the whole weekend.

Teams –

Teams of 6 or 9 will take turns running 18 sections of one GOMR loop.

6 on a team running one loop of GOMR is the same as 12 running both loops, so don’t think you’re getting off easy. But in this format, it will take about half the time (between 14 and 19 hours). Average total distance is about 17 miles per runner (though one set of Legs will only be 11 miles).

9 on a team will run twice with an average distance of 12 miles (one set of legs will only be 8 miles).

*Teams can be all male, all female, or mixed and will need to run an average pace of at least 11 minutes per mile. Not everyone on the team has to be that fast, but it needs to average out. Several can be 13 to 14 minute paces, as long as there are some 8 minute Gomers on the team too. The relay will start at 5:00am on Friday morning and Gomers will be sent out from GOMR Village based on their team’s pace. The faster the pace, the later the start time.

Transport – 

Teams don’t have to rent vans for GOMR. Your registration also covers your transportation for the weekend. Once the event starts and the first Gomers head out, our volunteers will begin shuttling fresh Gomers out to the Exchanges and bringing tired Gomers back to GOMR Village. Volunteers have a great time interacting with all the different teams. If you have people that would like to volunteer, please let us know.

We are super excited to have GORUCK as an official sponsor and offer an official Rucking division for GOMR. We're calling it the GOMRR (Get Outside Mountain Relay Ruck). Say it like a pirate, with an extra "Arrr" on the end.

What is rucking? It is basically hiking/walking with a weighted pack, not including your water, gels, food, etc. Running is not recommended, but you should walk as fast or as slow as you are able. The GORUCK official website has a great amount of information on rucking, how to ruck, training tips, and offers their awesome Made in USA rucksacks for sale.

Teams –

We will be offering teams of 6 or 9 to relay the 1/2 GOMR distance (104 miles). Teams of 6 or 9 will take turns rucking 18 sections of one GOMR loop. 6 on a team rucking one loop of GOMR is the same as 12 rucking both loops, so don’t think you’re getting off easy. But in this format, it will take about half the time (26 or more hours). Average total distance is about 17 miles per rucker (though one set of Legs will only be 11 miles). 9 on a team will ruck twice with an average distance of 12 miles (one set of legs will only be 8 miles). If you have a team of 12, just split it into two teams of 6 and you will always have a buddy rucking with you. Teams can be all male, all female, or mixed.

Depending on the number of teams that register, we may ask teams to ruck at relatively the same speed and pace, so we can maintain the shuttle system we’ve designed for this. Rucking has the social component that running doesn't usually have, and it will look pretty awesome with a long line of Ruckers on the course, some carrying American flags. However, if a large number of teams register, we have that shuttle design as well and we'll be freer to let teams go at their desired speed and "race".

GOMRR Format – 

The Hub is GOMR Village where teams camp and live for the weekend. The Spokes are the shuttle routes; our volunteers take ruckers out to their starting points and back to GOMR Village when they’re done with their leg. And the Tire is the 18 section, 104-mile loop route around Alleghany County, NC that ruckers will relay.

Transport – 

Rucking teams don’t have to rent vans for GOMR. Your registration also covers your transportation for the weekend. Once the event starts and the first Ruckers head out, our volunteers will begin shuttling fresh Ruckers out to the Exchanges and bringing tired Ruckers back to GOMR Village. Volunteers have a great time interacting with all the different teams. If you have people that would like to volunteer, please let us know.

Rucks & Weights –

We provide transportation during GOMR and the camping and hang out area of GOMR Village. We do not provide rucksacks or weights. You must bring your own. GOMR is in the mountains and it is a challenging and beautiful course. And we want you to have a great experience where you test your limits without breaking your spirit. We ask that you ruck with either 10 or 20 pounds.

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1. Think of a really cool name for your team. It can be a little on the "blue" side, but GOMR is a family event so don't get raunchy.

2. Get Registered. Registration for GOMR is simple. The team Captain registers the team and only pays for himself/herself. Then team members come on and register under the team name and pay for themselves.

3. Train. GOMR is in the mountains of North Carolina and there is a lot of elevation change over the loop. Running/rucking for miles up and down hills at around 3000' of altitude is no joke. Get some hill work in!

4. Plan. Get with your team and figure out who's bringing tents, chairs, lanterns, headlamps, safety vests, blinking lights, etc. Grills can be brought and set up in a designated area for cooking. We also have non-profit groups that have food for sale at GOMR Village during the weekend and we ask that you support them.

This option is for the full 208-mile GOMR, whether you are the Captain of an Ultra Team (4 to 6 Gomers) or a Regular Team (7 to 12 Gomers).

Each MEMBER of your team must register individually. All but the Captain will use the Gomer Team Member category to register.

Team Registration Steps:

1. The Captain will register a team, creating a Team Name and Password (if desired) for the team. Captain will pay for his/her registration cost only.

2. Once the Captain has registered, a link to the registration form will be included in your registration confirmation email so that you can forward the link, Team Name, and Password to the other members of your team.

3. Subsequent Gomer Team Members to register will do so by paying for their individual registration.

This option is designed to have 9 Team Members that will run 2 segments equaling one loop of GOMR (104 miles).

Registration is the same as a regular relay. See below.

NOTE:

All but the Captain will use the GOMR 1/2 Team Member category to register.

Team Registration Steps:

1. The Captain will register a team, creating a Team Name and Password (if desired) for the team. Captain will pay for his/her registration cost only.

2. Once the Captain has registered, a link to the registration form will be included in your registration confirmation email so that you can forward the link, Team Name, and Password to the other members of your team.

3. Subsequent Gomer 1/2 Team Members will register and pay their own registration.

This option is for 6 to 9 Team Members that will ruck 2 or 3 segments each equaling one loop of GOMR (104 miles).

Registration is the same as a regular relay. See below.

NOTE:

Each MEMBER of your team must register individually. All but the Captain will use the GOMR Ruck Team Member category to register.

Team Registration Steps:

1. The Captain will register a team, creating a Team Name and Password (if desired) for the team. Captain will pay for his/her registration cost only.

2. Once the Captain has registered, a link to the registration form will be included in your registration confirmation email so that you can forward the link, Team Name, and Password to the other members of your team.

3. Subsequent GOMR Ruck Team Members will register and pay their own registration.

Have a GOMR team but need a runner or two? Haven't registered yet because you want to have a full team before registering? You can either register here and fill in the amount and types of runners you're looking for. Or send and email to contact@getoutsidemountainrelay.com with that information and we'll try to help you fill up your team.

Want to run GOMR but can't get a team together? New to the area or live out of state and want to be a part of the GOMR Nation? Register here and we'll connect you with a team that is looking for runners. It's free. When we get you connected with a team, you'll come back on and register with that team and pay then.