Sinks Canyon Trail Races
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Sinks Canyon Trail Races
The Sinks Canyon Trail Races take place in Sinks Canyon near Lander, WY, in the corridor to the Wind River Mountains. The event is hosted by the Lander Running Club and features mountain and canyon trail running with river corridors, wildflower meadows, high ridges, and views of snow and ice covered peaks.
Distances
- 50K
- 18K
- 6K
- Kids' 1K
The 50K is a mountain course that starts and finishes at Bruce’s Parking Area. The route follows the Sinks Canyon and River Trail to Sinks Canyon Campground, uses Climber’s trails to climb Fairfield ridge, descends to Sheep Creek, passes Timbertop Mountain, traverses to Fairfield saddle, returns to Sinks Canyon, and continues up the Middle Fork Trail. Runners cross Sheep’s Bridge, ascend to Worthen Meadows Reservoir, pass Fossil Hill, traverse Brewer’s Trail and Aspen Grade, and loop back to Bruce’s Parking Area.
The 18K follows the Popo Agie River from Bruce’s Parking Area, climbs Aspen Grade and Brewer’s Trail, ascends a snowmobile track and a new single track to Fossil Hill Aid Station, traverses Fossil Hill, then descends semi-technical single track back to the river and the finish.
The 6K is a noncompetitive run with finisher awards only. It follows river-side trails, Aspen Grade, Brewer’s Trail, and semi-technical single track back to Bruce’s Parking Area.
The Kids' 1K is open to ages 1 through 12; finishers receive a custom cup and a summer treat. One adult may accompany a child who requires on-course support. Day-of registration is accepted for the Kids' K only if the 50 participant capacity has not been met; day-of registrants must sign up 30 minutes before the race.
Registration opens the first Sunday in October. Rollover credits from prior cancellations may be used but require re-registration with the same account or email before the event reaches capacity. Volunteers are needed and will receive a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
