Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
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Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
The event begins and ends at Friend Park Campground in Medicine Bow National Forest near Douglas, WY. Runners follow a rugged mountain route that climbs to near 10,000 feet through dense pine, rocky mule deer paths, narrow ridgelines, and granite outcrops. A lap is about 9 miles with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain and loss, and the course is remote and technical.
There are multiple event formats:
- 24 Hour Mountain Endurance Challenge, repeat summit laps as many times as possible
- 12 Hour Challenge with a rolling start window
- Single Summit Challenge for one ascent and descent
Basecamp at Friend Park Campground is the only aid station on course and provides water, electrolytes, soda, coffee, fresh fruit, sweets, salty snacks, and made to order hot food such as burgers, pancakes, and quesadillas. Basecamp also offers fire pits when allowed, drop bag space, and crew access.
On-site medical coverage is provided by the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department. The event partners with the Warrior Trail Foundation to support veterans. Runners are advised to prepare for high altitude and rapidly changing mountain weather and to bring appropriate gear and nutrition for long backcountry efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.