I hear that Flyathlons are fundraisers. What is that all about?

At Running Rivers, we firmly believe that it is our responsibility to not just be "users" of public lands, waters, and fisheries. So we use the Flyathlon to raise money for native fish conservation work. We ask that each NASCARP team commit to raising $500 as a part of their Flyathlon experience.

Do I need to be a good fly fisherman to be successful at NASCARP?

Sort of. The Davis Ponds are regularly stocked with rainbow trout but also have other fish species present (brook trout, yellow shiner, etc...). Depending on the day, fishing at the Davis Ponds can be bonkers easy or super frustrating for all.

Do I need to be a fast runner to be successful at NASCARP?

Again, the answer is sort of. If you are super efficient at fishing, you may be able to keep pace with the fast runners who suck at fishing. The course has about 230 feet of loss / gain per lap, so not a terribly difficult grind.

Do I have to drink to participate in NASCARP?

Yes, you have to drink something to participate. We have both leaded (alcoholic beverages) and unleaded (non-alcoholic beverages) divisions, so the event is accessible to all!

How offensive / awesome can my team theme be?

Good question. Since there is a prize for best team theme (voted on by event volunteers), you are going to want to go big. That said, the course is open to the public, so try to keep it somewhat clean. Past team themes include Team Pressed Hamms, Team Two Dicks Trickle, and Team Naked and Afraid.

3rd Annual NASCARP- Davis Ponds Cup Tickets, Saturday, May 30 from 8 am to 3 pm

Overview

NASCARP is the relay version of our popular Flyathlon events. Grab a partner, a pit crew, and an awesome team theme and start your engines!

The 3rd Annual NASCARP Davis Ponds Cup will take place at Staunton State Park on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 . Teams of two drivers (and their pit crews) will assemble at the Ranch Hand Picnic Area, listen to a brief welcome and rules review, and then the first driver of each team will be sent off following the waving of the green flag!

Drivers will follow flags to run "laps" of an approximately 2-mile out-and-back course (each lap has approximately 200 feet of elevation gain). At the halfway point of each lap, each team's drivers will fish at the Davis Ponds until they catch / release a fish (using proper Keep Fish Wet protocol) or until their per lap 20 minute fishing time limit has expired (and they are assessed an additional "NO FISH" time penalty). Once a fish picture has been shown to the pond marshall, drivers will complete the running loop by returning to the Ranch Hand Picnic Area where they will "refuel" and then hold the empty refueling vessel upside-down (with minimal spillage) to release their teammate for Lap #2.

Drivers on each team will alternate until 6 laps have been run, 6 fish caught / released (or "NO FISH" penalties assessed), and 6 refueling beverages have been consumed. The team with the overall lowest time (final time plus any "NO FISH" penalties assessed) in each Division will be crowned champion and showered with prizes and glory. Prizes will also be awared for Best Team Theme!

Divisions will include Unleaded (non-alcoholic refueling beverages) and Leaded (alcoholic refueling beverages).

Importantly, the NASCARP- Davis Ponds Cup is a fundraiser for Colorado's state fish, the Greenback cutthroat trout. Your team's participation in the fundraising part of this event is greatly appreciated!

NASCARP is the relay version of our popular Flyathlon events. Grab a partner, a pit crew, and an awesome team theme and start your engines!

The 3rd Annual NASCARP Davis Ponds Cup will take place at Staunton State Park on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 . Teams of two drivers (and their pit crews) will assemble at the Ranch Hand Picnic Area, listen to a brief welcome and rules review, and then the first driver of each team will be sent off following the waving of the green flag!

Drivers will follow flags to run "laps" of an approximately 2-mile out-and-back course (each lap has approximately 200 feet of elevation gain). At the halfway point of each lap, each team's drivers will fish at the Davis Ponds until they catch / release a fish (using proper Keep Fish Wet protocol) or until their per lap 20 minute fishing time limit has expired (and they are assessed an additional "NO FISH" time penalty). Once a fish picture has been shown to the pond marshall, drivers will complete the running loop by returning to the Ranch Hand Picnic Area where they will "refuel" and then hold the empty refueling vessel upside-down (with minimal spillage) to release their teammate for Lap #2.

Drivers on each team will alternate until 6 laps have been run, 6 fish caught / released (or "NO FISH" penalties assessed), and 6 refueling beverages have been consumed. The team with the overall lowest time (final time plus any "NO FISH" penalties assessed) in each Division will be crowned champion and showered with prizes and glory. Prizes will also be awared for Best Team Theme!

Divisions will include Unleaded (non-alcoholic refueling beverages) and Leaded (alcoholic refueling beverages).

Importantly, the NASCARP- Davis Ponds Cup is a fundraiser for Colorado's state fish, the Greenback cutthroat trout. Your team's participation in the fundraising part of this event is greatly appreciated!

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Highlights

7 hours
all ages
In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Staunton State Park

12102 South Elk Creek Road

Pine, CO 80470

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