Flaming Foliage Relay

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11-12

2026

Run through Colorado nights from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista in this 165 mile overnight team relay. Single track trails, three mountain passes and team options from solo runners to ten person crews make for epic scenery and a challenge.

11-12 Sep 2026

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Registration

165 miles

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Event overview

The Flaming Foliage Relay - Idaho Springs to Buena Vista is an overnight team relay scheduled for September 11-12, 2026 in Idaho Springs, Colorado (80452). The race covers a total distance of 165 miles and is organized by miles.Beyond and run.Windsor. The event takes place along a point-to-point route between Idaho Springs and Buena Vista.

Course and teams

The course uses single-track trails and roads and crosses three mountain passes: Guanella Pass, Georgia Pass, and Fremont Pass. Teams may enter in multiple formats: a 10-person team category, an Ultra team of 4-5 runners, or a Super Ultra team of 1-3 runners. The event runs overnight and includes multiple legs mapped out for relay exchanges. The race materials mention a Mountain Goat Belt Buckle for participants who run both this relay and the Wild West Relay in 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

165 mi

Overall Distance