Cowboy Tough Adventure Race

AUG
7-9
2026
Experience the mountains of Wyoming at the Cowboy Tough Adventure Race in Curt Gowdy State Park. Choose between 8 hour or 50 hour events featuring mountain biking, trekking, and paddling for solo racers and teams.
7-9 Aug 2026
50 Hour 8 Hour

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Event Overview

The Cowboy Tough Adventure Race is an annual multi-sport competition held in the mountains of Wyoming. The event takes place at Curt Gowdy State Park in Cheyenne and is part of the USARA Race Series, the Rocky Mountains AR Series, and the ARWS North American Series. Participants navigate a course that includes mountain biking, trekking, and paddling, with specific trek-only options also available.

Course and Participation

The race is designed to accommodate various ability levels. The course structure allows participants to use different strategies to maximize points, including the choice to bypass optional sections. The terrain features single track and mountain landscapes. Participants can compete individually or in teams of two, three, or four people.

Available Event Categories

The following timed events are available for solo participants and teams:

  • 8 Hour Race: Options for Solo, 2 Person, 3 Person, and 4 Person Teams.
  • 50 Hour Race: Options for Solo, 2 Person, 3 Person, and 4 Person Teams.

Participants in these events can earn points for both the USARA and Rocky Mountain Series. Volunteer opportunities are also available for both the 8 hour and 50 hour race durations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 Hour
8 Hour