Race weekend is almost here, and we can't wait to send you and your team on an unforgettable adventure through the Colorado Rockies! Before you hit the road (and trails!), here are a few important details to help make your race weekend run smoothly.

Packet Pickup & Team Check-In

Thursday, September 9 | 4:00–6:00 PM

Location: Westbound & Down Brewing Company, Idaho Springs, CO

• Team captains or designated team members may check in on behalf of their entire team.

• All required safety gear MUST be present for inspection, even if your entire team is not attending.

• Please review the Race Handbook to ensure you have everything required.

• The back parking lot at Westbound & Down will also serve as our start line on Friday morning.

• Stay after check-in to have dinner and/or drinks at WB&D!

Friday, September 10 | 5:00–8:00 AM

• If your team did not complete check-in and safety gear inspection on Thursday, please arrive at least ONE HOUR before your assigned start time.

• Teams that checked in Thursday should still arrive with enough time to park, organize their runners and get ready to start.

• Teams start anywhere between 5 am and usually as late as 8 am. Your start times are assigned to you before race week based on your reported running paces.

Download the Endurance HQ App!

This is your race weekend command center!

Each runner will receive a custom invitation to download the Endurance HQ App. We strongly encourage every team member, especially drivers and team captains, to download it before race weekend.

Inside the app, you'll find:

• Exchange Locations: Direct navigation links to every exchange.

• Course Information: Strava routes and individual leg details.

• Local Recommendations: Where to eat, grab coffee, refuel your vehicles and stock up on supplies.

• Race Communications: Important announcements and contact information for race staff.

• Race Resources: Helpful tips, race rules and other information to keep your team moving.

Cell service can be spotty in the mountains, so download your maps and important information ahead of time!

 

The Finish Line: Buena Vista!

Saturday, September 11 | Usually between 7 am and noon*

After miles of mountain roads, trails, climbing, descending, questionable sleep and hopefully a whole lot of laughter, we'll be waiting to celebrate your team in Buena Vista!

• Finish line food and drinks for all runners *Must bring ID to consume alcoholic beverages
• Family and friends are welcome to join *May purchase food

Evening - Time TBD

Awards and post-race sauna experience at Terra Sauna in Buena Vista, near the river

Be sure to review the final race communications for finish-line parking, team arrival instructions and celebration details.

One Last Thing…

Flaming Foliage Relay is about so much more than getting from Idaho Springs to Buena Vista. It's about the adventure, the teamwork, the unexpected moments and the stories you'll be telling long after your legs recover.

Be kind to our volunteers, look out for your teammates, respect the communities we travel through and remember to have some FUN along the way.

We can't wait to see you at the start line!

Happy trails,

Mandy & the run.Colorado Relays Team