Welcome to the 2012 Wyoming Marathon Races

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Little America Hotel, Cheyenne
Trail Runner Magazine
Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club

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35th Annual Cheyenne Track Club/Road Runners Club of America

Vedauwoo 5k Walk/Run (3.1 miles)
Medicine Bow Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
WYOMING MARATHON (26.2 miles)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN DOUBLE MARATHON (52.4 miles)

DATE: 6:00 a.m. Sunday, May 27th, 2012. The 5k walk/run begins at 8:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Lincoln Monument Rest Area, Exit 323 and I-80, 10 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. No transportation provided. Please do not park immediately in front of the rest area building.

COURSE: Hilly out and back on mostly dirt and gravel roads (100% for the Half and 77% for the Marathon) in Medicine Bow National Forest. Begins at 8,700 feet and drops to 8,000 feet at the turn around. Weather is variable. Temperature is 40-60 degrees. Please see the course profile and map below. The course closes at dark unless special arrangements have been made with the race director.





NOTE: Law enforcement agencies will monitor the events and issue citations to handlers and drivers who break traffic laws, block roads, trespass, etc. All clothing and personel articles left on the course or at the finish will be donated to a charity group. We will not mail them back to you.

AID STATIONS: All runners must carry a water bottle. There are three (3) aid stations located approximately every four miles. Gatorade, water, and snacks are available. No cups or bottles will be available. You must provide your own water bottle or drinking container to fill from the five gallon dispensers. This rule has been adopted to cut down on liter in Medicine Bow National Forest. Thank you for your cooperation. Runners caught littering the course will be disqualified.

DIVISIONS: No overall or age group awards. All finishers are winners. Please see the race moto if you don't understand:-)

ENTRY FEE: the non-refundable fee is $30.00 (5k), $40.00 (half), $50.00 (full), and $60.00 (double) prior to May 26th. All 50 + DC Group members and 50 States Marathon Club members receive a $10.00 discount on mail in entries.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. With a $10.00 late fee, you may register at the pasta dinner (5-6 pm) the night before the race. Packet pickup will be at the pasta dinner at the meet headquarters, Little America Hotel, or the morning of the race at the start, Lincoln Monument, beginning at 5:00 am. Ultramarathon race directors run for free (include proof along with your application).

BENEFIT: Proceeds will be donated to the Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club.

AWARDS: All ultra finishers receive a custom belt buckle. All marathon, half-marathon, and 5k finishers receive custom completion medals (the Wyoming State Seal). Refreshments are provided and extra t-shirts are for sale.


PASTA: A pasta dinner will be served from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26th, at the Little America Hotel, 2800 Lincolnway, the intersection of I-80 and I-25 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The cost is $15.00 in advance ($20.00 at the door) payable to the Cheyenne Track Club. All 50 + DC Group and 50 States Club members will be introduced at this informal reunion. Race packets may be picked up at this time.

HOTEL: The Little America Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming, (1-800-235-6396 or 307-775-8400) will serve as the race headquarters. 50 rooms have been blocked for the runners. Please identify yourself with the Wyoming Marathon Races to receive the discount rate of $89.00 for a king. Reservations must be made before April 26th. After that date the rooms will be released to the general public. Look below to find the link to Little America's website.

FIFTY STATES MARATHON CLUB and 50 PLUS DC MARATHON GROUP: Our race is the oldest continuous marathon in the state and the ultramarathon is the oldest ultra in the Rocky Mountain Region. For several years the marathon was the only marathon held in the state. Please support your club by planning to attend. You may deduct $10.00 off your mail in entry fee.

RESULTS: To view complete results from last year's race, please log on to: See link below.

MOTTO: "Where the race director promises you nothing, and he delivers."


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To register, simply print this form, complete, and mail in with appropriate fee, or register on line by clicking on the link below.

Please print neatly and fill in completely. Thank you.

Your Name_____________________________ Event Distance (5k, 13.1, 26.2, or 52.4)_____

Address__________________________ City__________________State_______Zip________

Day phone_____________Eve phone___________ E-mail_______________

Date of Birth___________________Age_________________Sex___________________

Are you a 50 & DC Group/Club Member? ____ How many states have you completed? ______

$15.00 pasta dinner: Yes____ No____

ENCLOSE CHECK PAYABLE TO CHEYENNE TRACK CLUB


LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE: In consideration of your accepting this entry for the Wyoming Marathon Races and associated events, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all of my rights and claims for damages against the Cheyenne Track (Running) Club/RRCA and the associated sponsors and organizers connected with this event (before, during, and after the event). I attest that I am physically conditioned and have trained for the event. I am responsible for my own safety. I also give free use of my name and picture in any broadcast, telecast, or print media of the account of this event. Entry fees are non-refundable. In signing this form, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand my own liability and accept the above restrictions.

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Please mail entries and fees to Brent Weigner, 402 West 31st Street, Cheyenne, WY. 82001.
For additional information, call (307) 635-3316
or E- mail: RunWyo@msn.com
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon
Online registration (click on active link below) available at:
http://www.active.com/running/laramie-wy/wyoming-marathon-races-2012

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REFLECTIONS FROM 2003

....The first thought that came to mind at the 6 a.m. start of this year's Wyoming Marathon Races was "Gorillas in the Mist," except that we were Runners in the Mist. Our huddle of a hundred or so runners was shrouded in dense fog as we tried to make out the dirt road disappearing beyond the start line. While competitors talked and warmed up, the race starter asked for a moment of silence as he said a sort of runner's prayer. The prayer at the race start was a new twist for me, and I immediately liked the vibe surrounding this race. It seemed a fitting tribute to the Memorial Day weekend.

The course started on a gently-sloping downhill, a welcome beginning to a long day ahead. Competitors comprised half-marathoners like myself, marathoners, and ultra-marathoners. This was a tough bunch. Lush greenery and gurgling streams cheered us on from the sides of the road, and a certain calm settled over the crowd as we found our respective rhythms under a quiet blanket of morning mist.

At the first mile marker, I marveled at the environmental conscience of the race organizers. A line of flour (yes, baking flour!) stretched across the road. This was in addition to the requirement that all competitors carry their own water bottles as well as the warning that anyone caught littering would be disqualified. (Lacking any pockets in my shorts, I dutifully - and proudly - stuffed my used "goo" packets in the next best spot, my sports bra!) Granted, these measures were probably stipulations of the race permit in a state park, but I was impressed nonetheless. Other race organizers should take heed. This is a superb example of a running race with an unbelievably small footprint, so to speak.

The miles passed surprisingly quickly, and I'd like to think that the beautiful race setting had something to do with that impression. As we ran along the backcountry dirt road, the fog periodically parted to show the rock monoliths and towers that make Veedauwoo so well-known. Or, coming around a corner, we were treated to a serene pastoral landscape stretched before us. People cheered each other as they passed one another. It was simply impossible not to enjoy this race.

After the turn-around for the half-marathon, we began a short descent and then a gradual climb back to the finish. Almost on cue, as late-race fatigue began to set in for me, the sun started to come through in earnest, treating racers to new views of the previously-hidden landscape. A race official in a truck drove up beside me and asked if I needed more water. Hallelujah! Roving aid stations have got to be a definite advantage of a small, well-run race like this one. Thanks to that kind man, whomever he was, even if I didn't need water at the time.

The finish line welcomed me at the top of a long grueling hill, the same one that I had greeted so happily going the other direction at the start. There was no music, no crowds - just some amazingly nice and encouraging folks congratulating me and handing me my finisher's medal. This was certainly one of the most enjoyable off-road half-marathons I've ever raced, and I hope the race stays this way. Thanks to all who gave their time and efforts to make this race happen!

Erin Whitney
2003 Half Marathon Finisher

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2011 Winners and Course Records

  • Double Marathon: Corey Hanson (7:03:59), new course record. Vicki Hunter (9:59:06)
  • Marathon: Robert Preston (3:05:55). Jenn Malmberg (3:52:08)
  • Half Marathon: Dan Radosevich (1:32:45). Devon England (1:57:57)
  • 5k: Jerry Rief (17:38). Heather Townsend (23:14)
  • Course Records Listed Below
  • Double Marathon: Men, 7:03:59, Corey Hanson, 2011. Women, 8:07:31, Jamie Donaldson, 2010
  • Marathon: Men, 3:02:18, Dave Mackey, 2001. Women, 3:37:02,Tania Pacev, 2005
  • Half Marathon: Men, 1:25:36, Steve Cathcart, 2005. Women, 1:40:00, Lisa Goldsmith, 2005
  • 5k: Men, 17:05, Mark Mazza II, 2006. Women, 21:08, Anna Yanchek, 2008

Web Sites to Help You Plan Your Trip to Wyoming and Your Running Future

2011 Race Results
Past Ultra Winners
50 States Marathon Club
Vedauwoo Rocks
Medicine Bow National Forest
South Pole Marathon Expedition
Students Can Follow The North Pole Marathon Expedition
Little America Hotel in Cheyenne, Race Headquarters
Big Horn Trail Races
Casper Running Club
Antarctica 100 Miler and Stage Race
Laramie Running Club, The High Plains Harriers
Run A Half Marathon In Half The States
World's Southern Most Marathon and Ultra
Gillette Razor City Runners
Run Moab, Slickrock Ultras
Post a Race Review
View 2009 Race Photos
Free Book, Ravings of a Runner
Register on line
Big Horn Mammouth Run

Email: RunWyo@msn.com