Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
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Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
The Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge is a mountain trail event near Douglas, WY that begins and ends at Friend Park Campground in Medicine Bow National Forest. The event offers multiple formats including a 24 hour mountain endurance event, a 12 hour challenge with a rolling start window, and a single summit option that covers one ascent and descent of Laramie Peak.
The course climbs from Friend Park through dense pine, rocky mule deer paths, narrow ridgelines, and granite outcrops to near 10,000 feet. One lap measures about 9 miles with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain and loss. The route is remote, technical, and steep, so runners should be prepared for high altitude and rapidly changing mountain weather.
Basecamp at Friend Park Campground is the only on course aid station. It provides water, electrolytes, soda, coffee, fresh fruit, sweets, salty snacks, made to order hot food such as burgers and pancakes, drop bag space, crew access, and fire pits when allowed. Medical coverage on site is provided by the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department. For the 24 hour format, standings are based on full summit laps and ties are resolved by miles covered.
The event partners with the Warrior Trail Foundation, an organization that uses trail running and fast packing as a form of recreational therapy to support veterans and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.