Idaho · 62-mile team relay (6 runners · two legs each) · solo option
Sawtooth Relay
Sawtooth Relay is a 62-mile team relay (6 runners, two legs each) and solo option event held in Stanley, Idaho. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- Stanley, ID
- Field size
- ~1,400 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Stanley, Idaho
- Distances
- 62-mile team relay (6 runners, two legs each), solo option
- Field size
- About 1,400 runners
- Course
- Climbs to Galena Summit at 8,701 ft, with a 1,331 ft climb on Leg 6
- Official website
- relayguide.com
About the Sawtooth Relay
Idaho's legendary 62-mile mountain relay from Stanley to Ketchum, known for its dark-of-night start and the grueling climb over Galena Summit.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Idaho's most famous relay race, running 26+ years
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Sawtooth Relay: common questions
- When is the Sawtooth Relay?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Sawtooth Relay held?
- In Stanley, Idaho.
- What distances does the Sawtooth Relay offer?
- 62-mile team relay (6 runners, two legs each) and solo option.
- How many people run the Sawtooth Relay?
- About 1,400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Sawtooth Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at relayguide.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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