Wild West Relay
Fort Collins, United States • 31-1 Jul-Aug 2026
Event Overview
The Wild West Relay is a point-to-point team running event. It covers a total distance of 200 miles across Colorado. The route consists of 36 legs and goes over two mountain passes. It starts in Fort Collins and finishes in Steamboat Springs.
Team Options
Teams can be organized in different sizes:
- 12-person team (7-12 runners)
- Ultra team (4-6 runners)
- Super Ultra team (1-3 runners)
- High School team
Most teams require support vehicles. A 12-person team typically uses two vehicles, while an Ultra team uses one.
Schedule and Logistics
The event takes place over two days, starting on a Friday morning and finishing on Saturday. The start line is at the Budweiser Brewing Plant (Anheuser Busch Facility) in Fort Collins. The finish line is at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.
A mandatory gear check and packet pickup is available the day before the race and again on race morning, one hour before a team's assigned start time.
Technology and Volunteers
The race utilizes live GPS tracking for teams. An app is available for participants to access maps, race updates, and runner tracking. The event relies on over 150 volunteers to operate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.