Wild West Relay

The Wild West Relay is a 200-mile team running relay race held annually in August following a rural course in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming between Fort Collins and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. First organized the event is now capped at 100 teams (of either 12 or 6 runners). The remote and scenic course begins on the plains north of Fort Collins. From there, the course winds north through Red Feather Lakes to Woods Landing, Wyoming, then south through Routt and Roosevelt National Forests, through Walden, Colorado, over the Continental Divide at Rabbit Ears Pass, and finishes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Currently owned and hosted by Run.Colorado Relays, 2025 will be the 22nd year of the Wild West Relays.

StoryPath Creative, a local Northern Colorado cinematographer and producer filmed and created a short film, Run Wild, that showcasing the stunning landscapes, relentless challenges, and the unbreakable spirit of its participants. From grueling inclines to moonlit runs, the documentary captures every moment of this extraordinary race. It’s a celebration of the determination and teamwork that define the Wild West Relay experience. As runners look for new adventures, Run Wild aims to invite athletes, individuals, and society to get out of their comfort zone and choose challenge over comfort.