Sinks Canyon Trail Races

Sinks Canyon Trail Races

The Sinks Canyon Trail Races take place in Sinks Canyon, the corridor to Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. The courses pass through wildflower meadows, river corridors, deep canyons, snow and ice covered peaks, and varied singletrack.

Available distances include:

• 50 km Mountain route with steep climbs, ridges, reservoirs, and singletrack.
• 18 km Mixed climb and singletrack with meadows and scenic ridge traverses.
• 6 km Short trail run along the river with semi-technical singletrack.
• Kids' 1 km Short out-and-back following the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River.

The 50 km route begins at Bruce’s Parking Area, follows the Sinks Canyon and River Trail, climbs to Fairfield ridge, drops to Sheep Creek, and continues past Timbertop and Worthen Meadows Reservoir before traversing Fossil Hill and returning through the canyon to the finish. The course includes river sections, rocky climbs, technical descents, and improved dirt road segments.

The 18 km course follows the river from Bruce’s Parking Area, climbs via Aspen Grade and Brewer’s Trail, reaches Fossil Hill aid station, then traverses views of the Wind River Mountains before a semi-technical descent back to the river and finish.

The 6 km run follows river and canyon singletrack from Bruce’s Parking Area and awards finisher prizes rather than place awards.

The Kids' 1 km is open to ages 1 through 12. Finishers receive a custom cup and a summer treat. One adult may accompany a child on course. Day of registration is accepted onsite if the 50 participant capacity has not been reached; day of entrants must sign up 30 minutes before the kids' race.

Volunteers assist at stations and are provided a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.