A mountain 50K through Wyoming's Wind River foothills, cresting at 9,000 feet with 6,400 feet of climbing
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A demanding mountain loop through Sinks Canyon and the surrounding Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming's Wind River Range. Starting and finishing at Bruce's Parking Area at 6,100 feet, the course climbs to nearly 9,000 feet via Fairfield Ridge and the Brewer's Trail, gaining 6,400 feet total across 80% technical singletrack. Runners traverse exposed ridgelines, wildflower meadows, and the forested Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River corridor, with four aid stations spread across the 50-kilometer loop.
Some ultra experience recommended
Lander, WY, United StatesJune 13, 2026
Sinks Canyon Trail Races 50K is a loop trail race in Lander, WY, United States, held on June 13, 2026. The course covers 31.1 miles, climbs 5,800 ft, and has a 10h15m cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start / Finish Start | 0.0 | 7,133 ft | — | ||
Fairfield AS Aid Station | 7.5 | 9,114 ft | — | Drop Bags | |
Bruce's Picnic AS Aid Station | 12.0 | 7,139 ft | — | CrewHike in | Drop Bags |
Sheep's Bridge Landmark | 16.6 | 8,494 ft | — | ||
Worthen Meadows Turn Landmark | 18.9 | 8,894 ft | — | ||
Worthen Meadows AS Aid Station | 20.0 | 8,868 ft | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Fossil Hill AS Aid Station | 25.0 | 8,445 ft | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Start / Finish Finish | 31.1 | 7,133 ft | 10h15m4:30 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
Dogs may not pace runners on the trail. Dogs may be leashed with spectators/crew and must stay a minimum of 30 meters from aid station and start/finish tents.
Free dispersed camping at Hugh Otte Campground, ¼ mile from the start/finish. Additional paid campsites and yurts available in Sinks Canyon at Shoshone National Forest and Sinks Canyon State Park campgrounds.
Course starts at 6,100 ft and climbs to ~9,000 ft; expect reduced oxygen and potential lightheadedness for those coming from lower elevations.
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Wyoming's mountains in June, particularly on exposed ridgelines and the Fairfield Ridge traverse.
The section between Bruce's Picnic (mile 12) and Worthen Meadows (mile 20) is fairly exposed and can become hot mid-race; carry extra water.
No recommended gear specified
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