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Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K

This race edition

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2026 edition

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net elevation 5 m

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Decision summary

Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K at a glance

Typical conditions
27/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
34 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

Where does the Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K route go?

The Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K route starts at Bruce's Parking Area in Sinks Canyon, Lander, Wyoming and finishes at Bruce's Parking Area in Sinks Canyon (start/finish in the same location). Underfoot, expect 80% technical and swooping single-track, 13% rugged two-track, 7% smooth pavement. It passes Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River, Forest Service Campground, Aspen Grade Trail, Brewer's Trail and Fossil Hill. Course scenery described as wildflower heaven, snow and ice-covered peaks, deep canyons, enormous views, and fun trails along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River.

What should runners know on race day for the Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K?

Bib pickup Friday 4:00-6:30 PM at Wild Iris Mountain Sports, 166 Main Street, Lander, or race-morning in the big white tent at start/finish.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Mountain
  • Riverside
  • Canyon
  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Forest
  • Lakeside

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Access and course status

Start
Bruce's Parking Area in Sinks Canyon, Lander, Wyoming.
Finish
Bruce's Parking Area in Sinks Canyon (start/finish in the same location).

Course facts

Surface
80% technical and swooping single Track, 13% rugged two Track, 7% smooth pavement.
Landmarks
Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River, Forest Service Campground, Aspen Grade Trail, Brewer's Trail, Fossil Hill, Wind River Mountains views, Popo Agie River
Notable features
  • Course scenery described as wildflower heaven, snow and ice-covered peaks, deep canyons, enormous views, and fun trails along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River
  • Bib pickup Friday 4:00-6:30 PM at Wild Iris Mountain Sports, 166 Main Street, Lander, or race-morning in the big white tent at start/finish. Free dispersed camping at Hugh Otte Campground a quarter mile from the start
  • All 50K and 18K racers must carry a bottle holding a minimum of half a liter
  • 50K racers are advised to carry a full liter (mandatory hydration gear)
  • Noncompetitive fun run with no aid stations
  • finisher awards only, no place awards

How hilly is the Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races 18K?

26%21%17%11%25%
  • Steep descent 26%
  • Descent 21%
  • Flat 17%
  • Climb 11%
  • Steep climb 25%
Net elevation
+5 m
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 25°CTypical temperature
  • 11 kphTypical wind
  • 8 mmTypical rainfall
  • 27Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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