Next race
Sunday, 2 May 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic trail road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
The Med Bow Rail Marathon draws approximately 45 finishers each May on a scenic trail road in Laramie, United States. Laramie's Med Bow Rail Marathon uses a rail-trail corridor through southeastern Wyoming's high country. The course follows the Medicine Bow Rail Trail through high-plains and mountain-foothill scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Med Bow Rail Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 45 finishers
Course & terrain
The Med Bow Rail Marathon is a rolling scenic trail road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes along the Medicine Bow Rail Trail near Laramie. The course follows the Medicine Bow Rail Trail through high-plains and mountain-foothill scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
The Med Bow Rail 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. 2,186 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
Med Bow Rail Marathon is typically held in May. Registration opens through https://www.medbowrailtrail.org/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Laramie Regional Airport (LAR)
7 km / 4 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.
