Flaming Foliage Relay

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11-12

2026

The Flaming Foliage Relay is a 165-mile overnight team adventure through the Colorado Rockies. Teams of 1-10 runners traverse three mountain passes from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista over two days in September.

11-12 Sep 2026

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Registration

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Event Overview

The Flaming Foliage Relay is an overnight team relay race from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista, Colorado. The event takes place over two days in mid-September.

Race Course

The 165-mile course begins in Idaho Springs and finishes in Buena Vista on the banks of the Arkansas River. The route traverses roads and trails, including three mountain passes: Guanella Pass, Georgia Pass, and Fremont Pass.

Team Categories

Teams participate in one of three categories:

Flaming Foliage Relay - 10 person Team (6-10 runners)
Flaming Foliage Relay - Ultra Team (4-5 runners)
Flaming Foliage Relay - Super Ultra (1-3 runners)

Additional Information

Participants who also run the Wild West Relay in the same year can earn a special Mountain Goat Belt Buckle. The event is directed by run.Colorado Relays. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Flaming Foliage Relay - Ultra Team (4-5 Runners)

Flaming Foliage Relay - Super Ultra (1-3 Runners)

Flaming Foliage Relay - 10 Person Team (6-10 Runners)