Twin Mountain Trudge
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About the race
The Twin Mountain Trudge is scheduled for January 9, 2027 in Laramie, WY and will be the 23rd running of the event. It is a winter trail race that follows a loop around the Twin Mountain massif and passes rock outcroppings and valleys.
Distances offered:
- Single Loop about 10.2 miles
- Double Loop (Marathon) about 20.5 miles
The single loop is described as hilly, cold, and windy, with long stretches of thigh-deep snow, some ice, and about 2000 feet of climbing. An unmanned mid-loop aid point does not resupply runners. Fast finishers may complete the single loop in around two hours; many runners take three to five hours or more.
The double loop consists of two laps run in the same direction. Participants will pass the mid-loop point twice and will have actual aid, including a fully stocked table with warm food, at the start/finish location. To continue onto the second loop, runners must finish the first loop in under 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Rules and required gear are enforced at registration and at the finish. Not allowed equipment includes snowshoes, skis, or other flotation devices. Allowed items include ski or trekking poles and traction devices. Mandatory items include 40 oz of fluids, 400 calories of food, firestarter, a wind coat, long pants, warm hat, gloves or mitts, an emergency whistle, a Mylar emergency blanket, and a headlamp or flashlight if attempting the second loop.
Runners should note there is no way off the loop until the finish and that recovery or rescue could take hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
