Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
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Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge
The Laramie Peak Endurance Challenge is a mountain trail running event near Douglas, WY, based at Friend Park Campground in Medicine Bow National Forest. The program includes a 24 hour mountain endurance event where participants complete as many full summit laps of Laramie Peak as they can in the allotted time, a 12 hour challenge with a rolling start window, and a Single Summit option for one ascent and descent.
The route climbs through dense pine, rocky mule deer paths, narrow ridgelines, and granite outcrops to a high point near 10,000 feet. A typical lap measures about 9 miles with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain and loss, and the course is steep, technical, and remote. Runners should be prepared for high altitude and rapidly changing mountain weather.
Basecamp Aid Station at Friend Park Campground is the only on-course aid point. It provides water, electrolytes, soda, coffee, fresh fruit, sweets and salty snacks, made-to-order hot food such as burgers and pancakes, fire pits when allowed, drop-bag space, and crew access. On-site medical coverage will be provided by the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department.
Recommended equipment includes a running vest or pack with 1.5-2 liters of capacity, high-calorie food, a windproof or waterproof jacket, warm overnight layers, a reliable headlamp with spare batteries, trail shoes with good rock traction, trekking poles, sunscreen, an emergency layer, and blister care supplies. Runners are advised to plan nutrition at about 200-300 calories per hour and to practice gear and fueling strategies in similar conditions beforehand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.