Headwaters Relay 2026
Headwaters Relay 2026 is a running race on July 31 – August 2, 2026 in Bozeman, MT, with entry fees from $1000 to $1500.
- Date
- July 31 – August 2, 2026 (8 days to go)
- Price
- $1000–$1500
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Headwaters Relay is a 3 day, team run, team-supported, adventure race that goes through the backcountry of Montana. There are no aid stations. The exchange points are not marked and are found by following written leg descriptions. Legs very in difficulty and terrain, and range from 1 to 6 miles. Each day has a definitive start and end point, and overall team time is a compilation of cumulative time from all legs. Runners do not run through the night. Every team runner must run a minimum of one leg per day.
Due to Forest Service permits, we are limited to a field of 26 teams, with preference given to teams that ran the previous year. Team size ranges from 4 to 10 runners.
Team size:
ULTRA TEAM 3-5 Runners ($1000 per team)
STANDARD TEAM 6-10 runners ($1500 per team)
Teams choose their own name
Teams must have one designated team captain
Teams are responsible for their own support and aid along the way, including liquids, food, navigation, and anything else to keep their runners going.
A maximum of 2 support vehicles per team allowed on the route one must be high clearance
Each runner is required to run a minimum of one leg each day of the Relay
Teams determine who runs which leg. Each team must complete all the designated legs
Once a runner begins a leg, he/she should complete it. If a runner cannot complete a leg for whatever legitimate reason (e.g., medical condition), then another runner from the team must complete their leg
Teams must run the legs in succession(i.e., one at a time), not two or more at a time (concomitantly)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bozeman Montana State Univ, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bozeman, MT
Population
55,042
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,923 ft
Nearest Airport
BZN
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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8
Days to train
- Race
- Headwaters Relay 2026
- Date
- July 31 – August 2, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Headwaters Relay 2026
Jul 31, 2026