Flaming Foliage Relay
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Event overview
The Flaming Foliage Relay - Idaho Springs to Buena Vista is an overnight team relay taking place September 11-12, 2026 in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The course covers 165 miles of single-track trails and roads and crosses three mountain passes: Guanella Pass, Georgia Pass, and Fremont Pass. The route runs from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista and includes sections run during night hours and daylight.
Teams and registration
Teams may enter in one of several categories: a 10-person team (listed as 6-10 runners), an Ultra team (4-5 runners), or a Super Ultra team (1-3 runners). The event materials state that the team captain should register first; after team payment is processed, the captain receives instructions to register remaining team members. Additional event pages cover course maps, race week details, rules, equipment, and logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.