Next race
Sunday, 1 August 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon draws approximately 41 finishers each August on a scenic road in Cokeville, United States. The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon serves runners on the scenic Wyoming side of Bear Lake each August. The course tours Bear Lake basin roads with mountain and lake-country scenery on the Wyoming–Idaho border. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 41 finishers
Course & terrain
The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon is a rolling scenic road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes in the Cokeville area near Bear Lake. The course tours Bear Lake basin roads with mountain and lake-country scenery on the Wyoming–Idaho border. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 150 m gain — approx. 1,890 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon is typically held in August. Registration opens through https://www.bearlakewyomingmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Salt Lake City International Airport
167 km / 104 mi
Ogden (OGD)
Ogden Hinckley Airport
132 km / 82 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
