Race Information
The event is put on by the non-profit Friends of the Medicine Bow Rail Trail to highlight the pathway. It is also a fundraiser, with all proceeds going toward trail maintenance and upkeep.
Date: August 15, 2026
Marathon start time: 7 a.m.
The marathon shuttle bus leaves Lake Owen at 5:45. Don’t be late!
Note, there is no shuttle needed for the half marathon with the course starting and ending at Lake Owen.
Half marathon start time: 8 a.m.
Age Limits: 18 year age minimum for the marathon; 13 year age limit for the half marathon.
Younger runners in the half marathon are permitted, provided they have parental approval with the assurance the young runner is adequately trained
Where: Medicine Bow Rail Trail, Medicine Bow National Forest
Cost up to July 14: Marathon $75 and Half Marathon $50.
T-shirt size availability is not guaranteed for entries after July 14.
Costs July 15 – August 15: Marathon $90 and Half Marathon $65. (t-shirt size not guaranteed)
Race day entry by cash or check is possible for the half marathon, but shuttle bus availability is not guaranteed for late marathon entries due to space limitations.
In-person entry is possible at packet pickup on Friday.
Registration is limited to 200 racers.
AWARDS:
Completion medals to all finishers of both courses.
Top finishers in both races and both genders receive special trophy awards.
Age-group awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for top male and female runner in each distance with the age group categories:
– Age 13 to 19 (half marathon only)
– 20 to 29 (29 and under for marathon)
– 30 to 39
– 40 to 49
– 50 to 59
– 60 and over
Click on the Logo to the left to go to the registration site.
Opening date: Feb. 1, 2026.