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Wild West Relay

Wild West Relay is an adventure race on July 31 – August 1, 2026 in Fort Collins, CO, with entry fees from $880 to $2860.

Date
July 31 – August 1, 2026 (8 days to go)
Price
$880–$2860
Sport
Adventure
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From the Organizer

The Wild West Relay covers 200 scenic miles, with 36 legs, beginning in the foothills of beautiful Fort Collins before sending runners deep into the heart of the Rocky Mountains, over two mountain passes and finishing in Steamboat Springs, CO. 
 
This life changing relay road race is a team-oriented adventure with experiences and views you'll never forget. Each team consists of either twelve runners and two vehicles (the vast majority of the teams) or six runners and one vehicle (Ultra teams), or any other amount of runners including a solo unsanctioned race.


When

Friday July 31st through Saturday August 1st, 2026. 

How to Register

Team Captains should be the first to sign up:

  • submit team payment 
  • set up a team name and password and share with team members. Note: You can sign up a full team before you have secured commitments from all team members
  • select team volunteer option during their registration process. 

Once the Team Captain registers, they will share the team name and password with their teammates, so all teammates can register/join their team with no additional registration cost. 

Choose your Volunteer Option

Fun Fact: This overnight relay race is made possible by over 130 volunteers on the course. Most volunteers are either friends/family of the race directors, team members running the event OR a local nonprofit raising awareness and funds for their cause or organization. Each team is given two options to help us make this event possible while giving back: 

Option 1: Supply Volunteers: 12 person teams will supply two (2) volunteers; Ultra teams and High School teams will supply one (1) volunteer to staff the runner exchanges. 

Option 2: Teams can choose to make a tax-deductible donation to Windsor Gives, 501(c)3 non-profit to support with providing volunteers for the relay. With Option 2, Windsor Gives will email the Team Captain an invoice in early 2025. You can find Volunteer Pricing HERE

**The Team Captain is the only one who chooses the teams volunteer option during the registration process and who pays the registration fees. Additional team members should have no fees at the end of their registration/joining the appropriate team. 

Events

Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass - Super Ultra team (1-3 runners)$880
Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass - High School Team$1058
Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass - Ultra team (4-6 runners)$1640
Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass - 12 person team (7-12 runners)$2860

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

87°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:56 AMSunset 8:16 PMDaylight 14h 20m

Host City

About Fort Collins, CO

Population

169,705

as of 2023

City Elevation

4,989 ft

Nearest Airport

CYS

Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · 42 mi

Major Hub

DEN

Denver International Airport · 54 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.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wild West Relay, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Wild West Relay
Date
July 31 – August 1, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.

It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.

Read the Guide

Adventure Racing

Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Fort Collins than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Wild West Relay?+
Wild West Relay is an adventure race held in Fort Collins, Colorado on July 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more adventure races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Wild West Relay?+
Friday, July 31, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado at 2685 Busch Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Wild West Relay?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Wild West Relay

Jul 31, 2026

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