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Casper Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Casper, WY, USA
- Race Date: 06/07/2026
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Casper Marathon Description
The Casper Marathon starts with a traditional cannon-fire send-off at the WYO Sports Ranch and finishes at Crossroads Park in Casper, Wyoming, taking runners through rolling high-plains terrain before settling into a shaded second half along the North Platte River. Held every June, the course is USATF certified and a Boston Qualifier, though the altitude (over 5,000 feet), early climbs, and warm early-summer temperatures make for a tougher day than the elevation profile alone suggests. A half marathon, marathon relay, and 10K round out the weekend, and pacers are on hand to help runners hit their goal times.
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Casper Marathon Additional Details:
Finishers here walk away with more than a medal, a quarter-zip pullover is part of the finisher package, a welcome layer given how quickly Wyoming evenings can cool off after a warm race day. Aid stations show up every mile and a half to two miles, and they go well beyond water and Gatorade, expect orange slices, watermelon, GU, and even sunscreen and bug spray for runners who forgot their own. The intimate field size gives Casper a close-knit, everybody-knows-everybody feel that bigger-city marathons can’t replicate. Once you’re through the finish chute, a post-race party with real food and live music awaits, a proper small-town celebration rather than a quick grab-and-go spread.
Course Information
Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6 hr 30 min
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 100 to 150
Marathon: 100 to 150
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 548 ft
Elevation Loss: 743 ft
Average Temperature
- Low: 54°F
- High: 79°F
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Things to Do in Casper, WY, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Arts & Culture
Nicolaysen Art Museum
See works by Picasso and Charles Russell at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, downtown Casper’s premier gallery — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a rest day.
Food & Drink
Backwards Distilling Company
Sample small-batch spirits at Backwards Distilling Company’s downtown Casper tasting room, Wyoming’s original craft distillery — a relaxed way to celebrate the finish line after race day.
Landmark
Independence Rock
Visit Independence Rock, the massive granite monolith that guided Oregon Trail pioneers, with a hike to the top for 360-degree views — an iconic, historic stop.
Outdoors & Trails
Casper Mountain Trails
Hike well-marked trails through pine forests and wildflower meadows on Casper Mountain, minutes from downtown, with panoramic views of Wyoming’s plains — pick an easy segment for tired legs.
Shopping
David Street Station
Browse local galleries like Art 321 and Scarlow’s Art & Coffee around David Street Station, downtown Casper’s community gathering space — an easy, flat, walkable stroll.
Museums & History
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
Explore seven free galleries on the Oregon, Mormon, California, and Pony Express trails at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center — an easy, air-conditioned indoor stop.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Bridle Trail at Rotary Park
Follow the Bridle Trail at Rotary Park past Garden Creek Falls for panoramic views over Casper — a scenic, choose-your-distance option for tapering or recovering runners.
Sports & Entertainment
Ford Wyoming Center
Catch a Broadway show or concert at the Ford Wyoming Center, an 8,000-seat downtown events venue — a relaxed, seated way to spend an evening after race weekend.
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