Wild West Relay
The Wild West Relay covers 195 miles of amazing scenery - some of the best in North America. It travels through Colorado and Wyoming, creating a lot of excitement and happiness among locals and visitors along the way.
Organization: Steamboat Chamber of Commerce
Dates: 08/03/2012 - 08/04/2012 update info
Time: 6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: FORT COLLINS TO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS in Steamboat Springs,CO
Contact: Steamboat Chamber
Phone: (970) 879-2543
Email:
Website: www.wildwestrelay.com
Event Details:
The Wild West Relay is a 200-mile distance team running relay race adventure in Colorado designed for runners of all abilities. The Seventh Annual running of the Wild West Relay will be Friday - Saturday FORT COLLINS TO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS.
This Colorado relay race begins by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, and finishes in the beautiful ski and summer resort town of Steamboat Springs. Held on open public roads, much of this very scenic and remote course runs through National Forests or on dirt roads. The route winds through Roosevelt, Medicine Bow, and Routt National Forests, and through small, mountain and ranching communities.
- This event is all about relay running through some of America's most scenic landscapes
- 2 days in early August
- For runners of all abilities
Overview: This event is all about relay running through some of America's most scenic landscapes. The Wild West Relay is something you have to experience at least once in your lifetime if you love running through the beauty of nature. The relay runs through isolated roads that cut across some of the country's most stunning US National Forests. The rugged mountains provide the perfect backdrop for this team event, and for a vacation.
When: A two day event in early August
Where: The roads of Downtown Steamboat
Fees: entry fees vary
Details: Relays are probably the best way to enjoy an athletic experience with a team. Of course, having the event in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming makes it even better. The event covers 36 legs spanning almost 195 miles in about 24 hours. The running part of the race is easy; it's the breathtaking scenery and natural beauty of the area that will be hard to forget. The relay starts at 5,007 feet and eventually reaches 10,290 feet after crossing two major passes, including the Continental Divide.
Bring as many people as you want to take part in the event - family, friends, and anyone else you know would enjoy a challenge.