Marathon

Med Bow Rail Marathon

Med Bow Rail Marathon follows the historic Medicine Bow Rail Trail west of Laramie, pairing Wyoming high-country scenery with a rugged trail full.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationLaramie, Wyoming
Get alertsLast checked August 15, 2026

Quick facts

  • Historic Medicine Bow Rail Trail
  • High-country course west of Laramie
  • Trail marathon on a former rail corridor
  • Transport planning is part of race logistics

About the Med Bow Rail Marathon

This Laramie-area marathon turns a former railway corridor into a high-country endurance course. Organizer guidance on transport and start logistics is especially important because the venue lies outside town.

Course

The marathon runs on the Medicine Bow Rail Trail through open Wyoming country. A rail-grade profile may look moderate, but elevation, unpaved surface and long exposed stretches add cumulative difficulty.

Race-day weather

August at high elevation can begin cold, then shift to intense sun, wind or thunderstorms. The open corridor offers little protection, so runners need layers, sun care and a flexible hydration plan.

Past Med Bow Rail Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, August 15, 2026CompletedOpen results

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