Sinks Canyon Trail Races

Sinks Canyon Trail Races

The Sinks Canyon Trail Races take place on June 13, 2026, in Sinks Canyon, Shoshone National Forest near Lander, Wyoming. The event starts and finishes at Bruce’s Parking Area and is hosted by the Lander Running Club. The course terrain includes river corridors, meadows, singletrack, two-track, dirt roads, and mountain ridge traverses with views of the Wind River Mountains.

Distances

• 50 km
• 18 km
• 6 km
• Kids' 1 km

Courses, registration, and volunteers

The 50 km route is a mountain course that departs from Bruce’s Parking Area, follows the Sinks Canyon/River Trail, climbs Fairfield ridge, drops to Sheep Creek, continues via Timbertop Mountain and Fairfield Hill, follows the Middle Fork Trail, crosses Sheep’s Bridge, ascends to Worthen Meadows Reservoir, and traverses Fossil Hill and Brewer’s Trail back to the finish. The 18 km follows the river, ascends Aspen Grade and Brewer’s Trail, reaches Fossil Hill, and returns on singletrack to the finish. The 6 km follows the river, Aspen Grade, and Brewer’s Trail on semi-technical singletrack. The Kids' 1 km is an out-and-back along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River for ages 1–12; finishers receive a cup and a summer treat, and one adult may accompany a child on course.

Registration opens in October and closes on the Tuesday of race week. Cancellations made 30 days before the race receive rollover credit for the following year; using rollover credit requires re-registration before capacity is reached. Volunteers are needed and are provided a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.