Med Bow Rail Marathon and Half Marathon
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM MDT
Laramie, Wyoming
2 races
Half Marathon
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Med Bow Rail Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, in the stunning Laramie, Albany region! This exhilarating event, hosted by the Friends of the Medicine Bow Rail Trail, offers participants a unique high-elevation racing experience along the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail, which features a gently graded, wide gravel path.
Runners can choose between two thrilling distances: the full marathon, spanning an impressive end-to-end course that reaches an average elevation of 8,926 feet and takes you through two states, or the half marathon, which includes two loops around the picturesque Lake Owen and showcases the beautiful northern portion of the trail. With five fully staffed aid stations and a vibrant start/finish area at Lake Owen, this event promises a fun and safe environment for all participants. Plus, every runner will receive a race t-shirt to commemorate the experience! Join us for a day of adventure, community spirit, and the joy of running in nature while supporting trail upkeep and improvement. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself in the great outdoors!
Runners can choose between two thrilling distances: the full marathon, spanning an impressive end-to-end course that reaches an average elevation of 8,926 feet and takes you through two states, or the half marathon, which includes two loops around the picturesque Lake Owen and showcases the beautiful northern portion of the trail. With five fully staffed aid stations and a vibrant start/finish area at Lake Owen, this event promises a fun and safe environment for all participants. Plus, every runner will receive a race t-shirt to commemorate the experience! Join us for a day of adventure, community spirit, and the joy of running in nature while supporting trail upkeep and improvement. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself in the great outdoors!
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Marathon
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1/2 Marathon
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Organiser's description
The Friends of the Medicine Bow Rail Trail host the Med Bow Rail Marathon & Half Marathon on August 12th, 2023. The races showcase the beautiful Medicine Bow Rail Trail and provide a unique high-elevation racing experience. The marathon course covers the Rail Trail from end-to-end and averages 8,926 feet in elevation. The trail is a gently graded, wide, gravel path. Marathon participants follow the course through two states (the trail briefly dips into Colorado after starting just north of the state line) and finish at a serene mountain lake. The half-marathon course mirrors much of the northern portion of the marathon course, making two loops around Lake Owen with the remainder of the course on the Rail Trail. Course maps are available on the event web page at: https://medicinebowrailtrail.org/med-bow-rail-marathon-half-marathon/.
All race proceeds fund trail upkeep and improvement, and the races are intended to promote use of the trail. The event provides a fun and safe way to experience the trail, both competitively and non-competitively. The races are open to all-comers. The races are timed and fully staffed at 5 aid stations, with a start/finish area at Lake Owen, near Albany, WY. All participants receive a race t-shirt. Further details about aid stations, awards, cutoff times, the cancellation policy, and other frequently asked questions are available on the event web page. Race results are publicly available on UltraSignup.com.
All race proceeds fund trail upkeep and improvement, and the races are intended to promote use of the trail. The event provides a fun and safe way to experience the trail, both competitively and non-competitively. The races are open to all-comers. The races are timed and fully staffed at 5 aid stations, with a start/finish area at Lake Owen, near Albany, WY. All participants receive a race t-shirt. Further details about aid stations, awards, cutoff times, the cancellation policy, and other frequently asked questions are available on the event web page. Race results are publicly available on UltraSignup.com.
Location
1116 Albin St., Laramie, 82072, WY, United States
Med Bow Rail Marathon and Half Marathon
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