Flaming Foliage Relay
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Flaming Foliage Relay - Idaho Springs to Buena Vista
The Flaming Foliage Relay is an overnight team relay that runs from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista, Colorado, across three mountain passes and along roads and single-track trails. The route covers 165 miles, divided into 30 legs, and includes 31 miles of single-track trail. The course crosses Guanella, Georgia, and Fremont passes and finishes at Buena Vista on the Arkansas River. The event takes place Friday September 10 through Saturday September 11, 2027.
Teams may enter in different formats with set registration fees:
- 10 person team category: $1,680
- Ultra team (4-5 runners): $960
- Super Ultra (1-3 runners): $680
Registration opens October 18, 2026, and closes December 1, 2026. Team registration is managed by a Team Captain who submits team payment, creates a team name and password, selects a volunteer option, and shares the team credentials so teammates can join without an additional registration fee.
The relay relies on volunteers; about 130 volunteers staff the course. Teams choose one of two volunteer options: provide volunteers to staff runner exchanges (10 person teams supply two volunteers; Ultra and High School teams supply one) or make a tax-deductible donation to Windsor Gives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support volunteer staffing. Volunteer fees vary by team type. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
