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Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Laramie, Wyoming. It was last held on August 15, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Laramie, WY
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 15, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Laramie, Wyoming
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- High-altitude rail trail (~9,000+ ft) around Lake Owen
- Registration
- medbowrailmarathon.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not a Boston qualifier
About the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
A high-altitude marathon and half marathon on the Medicine Bow Rail Trail starting near Lake Owen in the Medicine Bow National Forest, held each August by the High Plains Harriers.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- High-altitude rail-trail course; hosted by High Plains Harriers
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Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon held?
- In Laramie, Wyoming.
- What distances does the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon?
- About 150 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at medbowrailmarathon.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Med Bow Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not a Boston qualifier.
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