Headwaters Relay
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Headwaters Relay
The Headwaters Relay is a three day, team-supported adventure race through the backcountry of Montana. The full relay distance is 211.8 Miles. There are no aid stations; exchange points are unmarked and located by following written leg descriptions.
Legs vary in difficulty and terrain and range from 1 to 6 miles. Each day has a definitive start and end point. Overall team time is the cumulative time from all legs. Runners do not run during the night. Every team runner must run a minimum of one leg each day.
Entry is limited to 26 teams due to Forest Service permitting, with preference given to teams that ran the previous year. There are two team categories and fees: Ultra teams of 3 to 5 runners ($1000 per team) and Standard teams of 6 to 10 runners ($1500 per team). Teams choose their own name and must designate a team captain.
Teams are responsible for their own support and aid along the route, including liquids, food, navigation, and other supplies. A maximum of two support vehicles per team is allowed on the route and at least one vehicle must be high clearance. Teams must run legs in succession, one at a time, and must complete all designated legs. If a runner cannot complete a leg, another team member must finish it. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
