Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
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Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
The Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge is a mountain endurance event held at Friend Park Campground near Douglas, WY, in Medicine Bow National Forest. The event offers multiple formats including a 24 hour mountain endurance challenge, a 12 hour challenge with a rolling start window, and a single summit challenge for one ascent and descent.
The route climbs from Friend Park through dense pine, rocky mule deer paths, narrow ridgelines, and granite outcrops to near 10,000 feet. A lap is about 9 miles with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain and loss, and the course is remote and technical. The 24 hour format asks how many full summit laps a runner can complete within 24 hours; ties are decided by total miles covered. Every finisher receives a commemorative award.
Basecamp at Friend Park Campground is the only aid station on course and provides water, electrolytes, soda, coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, and made to order hot food such as burgers, pancakes, and grilled quesadillas. Basecamp also offers drop bag space, crew access, and fire pits if allowed. On-site medical coverage is provided by the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department.
The event partners with the Warrior Trail Foundation to support veterans. Recommended gear and nutrition guidelines include carrying 1.5 to 2 liters of water, warm overnight layers, a reliable headlamp, and planning to consume about 200 to 300 calories per hour. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.