• Ultramarathon
  • 50 km
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Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races Ultramarathon

This race edition

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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

net elevation 5 m

Decision summary

Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races Ultramarathon at a glance

Route ascent
4,282 m

Lower than 28% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
12:18/km

10:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
27/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
29 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races Ultramarathon route map

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

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

The Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races Ultramarathon route has 4,282 m of ascent and 4,276 m of descent.

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

The Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Races Ultramarathon 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, 19% rugged two-track, 1% smooth pavement. The setting includes countryside and mountain. 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 Ultramarathon?

4. 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
Elevation character
Mountainous
Technicality
Technical
Source-stated ascent
1,768 m

The stored route produces 4,282 m of ascent, while a source states 1,768 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
10.25-hour (615-minute) overall finish cutoff for the 50K.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
4

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

Course type
Loop
Surface
80% technical and swooping single Track, 19% rugged two Track, 1% smooth pavement.
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)
  • Five aid stations: Fairfield (Mile 7.5, full), Bruce's Picnic (Mile 12, full), a hydration-only station (Mile 17.5), Worthen Meadows (Mile 20, full), and Fossil Hill (Mile 25, full)

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

24%16%22%14%24%
  • Steep descent 24%
  • Descent 16%
  • Flat 22%
  • Climb 14%
  • Steep climb 24%
Total ascent
4,282 m
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.

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