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Flaming Foliage Relay - Idaho Springs to Buena Vista

September 5 - 6, 2025 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 US

Equipment

The Equipment List is also in the Relay Handbook.

TEAM EQUIPMENT - REQUIRED (all required equipment must be shown at check in):

  • 2 flashlights or headlamps (from sunset to sunrise, runners must carry a lighted flashlight)
  • Minimum of 5 reflective vests, required to be worn from sunset to sunrise for not only the active runner out on the course but by all people in the Active Van (if you have a non-running driver, this means you would need seven vests)
  • 2 flashing red LED lights - one required to be worn from sunset to sunrise. Some newer vests have flashing lights built in; these are acceptable replacements for flashing lights.
  • "CAUTION-RUNNER ON ROAD" sign (minimum 17 x 22 inches) to be attached to the rear of each team’s two vehicles. These can be handmade but they must be legible) – one per vehicle
  • First Aid kits – one per vehicle
  • Trash bags – one per vehicle
  • One copy of the FFR Relay Handbook per van
  • One copy of the FFR Leg Map book per van
  • ID required for "Masters" and “Flatlanders” competitive teams
  • Mobile phones, one for each van

TEAM EQUIPMENT -  STRONGLY RECOMMENDED - not required to be shown at check in:

  • Clipboard for Team Time Record
  • Watch/stopwatch
  • Extra batteries
  • Vehicle registration and insurance
  • Water, electrolyte drinks, and food for each van since there are no aid stations
  • Cooler with ice
  • Ice or cold compresses
  • Local maps
  • Tape for vehicle signs
  • Extra toilet paper, paper towels, cups
  • Bug Spray
  • Van decorations

RUNNER EQUIPMENT - RECOMMENDED - not required to be shown at check in:

  • AWater Bottle Belt, Camelbak
  • GPS watch (ex: Garmin Forerunner)
  • Additional blinking red lights for extra safety
  • Bear bells, whistle, and/or pepper spray if nervous about animals
  • Bandana for dusty roads
  • Camera, 2-way radios
  • Driver licenses, Money, credit card
  • Earplugs, Foot-care aids, Water bottle
  • Flashlight or headlamp, 2 per team required, but many runners bring their own
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat or visor to reduce glare of headlights
  • Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash
  • Reflective and warm clothing
  • Rain gear - you never know
  • Reflective vest – 5 per team required, but extras avoids wearing a sweaty vest
  • Running shoes, shirts, shorts, socks - a clean set for each leg
  • Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, towel
  • Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground cloth/tent
  • Vaseline

****Maximum two vehicles for 10-person teams (maximum 6.5 x 19 feet) ; No buses, campers, limousines, trailers, motor homes, or extra vehicles

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