Sawtooth Relay
Stanley, ID, ID
Official Website : http://www.sawtoothrelay.com/sawtooth/Dates.cfm
Date : June 12, 2010
Race Type : Running
Race Distance : 61.9
Race Description: Teams of 6 using one van will complete 12 legs beginning at Stanley, Idaho's elementary school and finishing in Atkinson Park, Ketchum. The 62-mile course is open to running and walking teams and ultra-marathoners. If your team has one or more teammates that live within 60 miles of Boise or 100 miles from Stanley or Ketchum, you are required to provide a volunteer to assist the relay organization.
The daylight course and start times provide teams with a view of the Sawtooth Mountains at dawn. The Stanley to Ketchum course will also provide spectacular views of the White Cloud Mountains to the east as participants wind their way south along the Salmon River. Don't miss the meadows of multi-colored wild flowers on each side of the highway along the Salmon River valley floor. Half way through the 62-mile course, participants will crest Galena Summit and view the Big Wood River drainage with vistas of the Pioneer and Boulder Mountain ranges. If you haven't traveled to the Stanley area before, be sure to view our relay photos on this website.
Team entry fee is $330. Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 13. Solo ultra-marathoners entry fee is $75.
1 Reviews for Sawtooth Relay
I only gave it a difficulty rating of 3 because I did not have to run the leg of the race that started at 7000 ft and ended at 8300 ft. (or something crazy like that). We were a team of 4 and had a great time and got a great workout! The best part of this race is that you compete in the event but also get to cheer on runners! My favorite part was driving by our runner and other runners and blasting the music and cheering them on or pulling over and doing a cheer/dance for runners. The scenery is gorgeous and how cool is it to say that you did a race that started in Stanley, ID and ended in Ketchum, Idaho. There is plenty of camping and lodging available, but make your reservations early. The race starts pretty early and is pricey, but SO WORTH IT! We had an amazing time! In Ketchum, Idaho they give you passes to the YMCA so you can shower and clean if you want. Or hot tub it like we did. If you live outside of Idaho this a great race turned vacation. Ketchum is a great town with all kinds of outdoor activities, if you wanted to extend your visit.