11th Annual Headwaters Relay, July 27 - 29, 2012

The Headwaters Relay is a 3-day, 232 mile team relay race through the mountains and valleys of Southwest Montana (read more on the inspiration for the race here). The route is 98% on dirt and two-track roads revisiting Lewis and Clark's trek from Three Forks to Beaverhead Rock. The Relay ends at Hellroaring Creek, the ultimate source of the Missouri River.

Latest race news (updated 12/17/2011):

2012 registration forms now available!

Registration forms for the 2012 Headwaters Relay are now available! Click on the Registration link at left to download a copy.

2012 Relay dates set!

(12/17/11) The 2012 Headwaters Relay is scheduled for July 27th through 29th, 2012. Race route will be the same as in 2011. Course map and leg descriptions are currently available - entry forms will be available shortly. Please visit this site periodically to check for updates throughout the year!

2011 Results Posted!

Another stellar year for the Headwaters Relay! With the exception of a little rain on the third day at the finish line, the weather was fantastic -- seasonally warm with cool mornings. There was fierce competition up front, as only one minute and a half separated Papa Johns and Justice league at the start of the third day. Both teams were handicapped as a result of injuries, losing their top runner before the start of the third day: Dan Jackson for Papa Johns, and Patrick Casey for Justice League. Papa Johns pulled away on the third day with only five runners!

Runners came from all over the country. Frequent Breaks and No Brakes were once again composed of Williams College graduates; most of the Javelinas came from Phoenix, and Iowa once again made a strong showing. Members of the Fuzzy Nutlets included running lumunaries Nikki Kimball (ultra distance) and Heather Haug (MSU miler).

There were more rattlesnakes than usual, and a few bear sightings. One more thing: We all realized that this may be the only race in the country where there are warnings for both rattlesnakes and grizzly bears! Go to the 2011 results page to see how the teams did!

2011 registration forms now available!

Registration forms for the 2011 Headwaters Relay are now available! Click on the Registration link at left to download a copy.

2011 Relay dates set!

(10/28/10) The 2011 Headwaters Relay is scheduled for July 29th through 31st, 2011. Race route will be the same as in 2010. Course map and leg descriptions are currently available - entry forms will be available shortly. Please visit this site periodically to check for updates throughout the year!

Connect with others to form a team!

Looking for a team to join? Or looking for more runners for your team? There's a topic on the Big Sky Wind Drinkers runner's forum where you can post your interest in teaming up with others to form a team!