El Vaquero Loco
Smoot, United States • 1 Aug 2026
El Vaquero Loco - Afton, Wyoming
El Vaquero Loco is a trail race event held in Afton, Wyoming on August 1, 2026. The races take place on rugged terrain in the Wyoming Wilderness and have been organized annually since 2004. The event is presented as a community race and benefits the Star Valley High School Track and Cross Country Teams.
The event uses Cottonwood Lake as the start for the 50k and as the finish for both races. The 31k begins at Canyon View Park in Afton. Course maps and GPX route files are provided for the 31k and 50k.
Distances:
- 50k trail race
- 31k trail race
Additional event services listed include packet pickup and published results. The event page notes donation and refund options and provides race insurance information. The venue is identified as Cottonwood Lake with a local address in Afton, WY 83110. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.