The Casper Marathon course is certified as a Boston qualifier. Pacers will be provided for the Full and Half Marathon courses to help you meet your race goal.
From the starting line at the Events Center, where participants can warm up indoors, the race proceeds along city streets for the first 2 to 3 miles, before reaching the pedestrian bridge off Bryan Stock Trail, where the course enters the North Platte River Parkway.
The course proceeds along the parkway, and along the banks of the river, for the next several (mostly flat) miles.
The race takes a generally westward direction along the river and through the downtown area past David Street Station. The Half Marathon Turn around is in the downtown area. The full Marathon route takes you across Poplar street around our beautiful 3 Crowns Golf Course. Following the path to Paradise Valley to the 26.2 Turn around and then back to the finish at the Crossroads Park.
Type: Loop, Out & Back
Surface: 90% Asphalt / 10% Concrete
Elevation: 5,310ft to 5,187ft
The Wyoming Ford Center provides an indoor space before the race. Pre-race snacks, coffee, water, and Gatorade are provided. And Yes – Indoor Flush Toilets!
Aid Stations are provided roughly at every 2-4 miles. Aid stations are equipped with fruit, Gu, Water, Gatorade, basic first aid supplies and our amazing volunteers! Port-a-Potties are also provided in adequate intervals along the course. Medical Personnel are throughout the course to provide basic first aid.
A Medical Tent is located at the finish line. Food is provided at the finish line – pizza, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, chocolate milk, water, Gatorade, and adult beverages.
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Well done race in Wyoming
Race was well organized and run. Hotels walking distance from packet pickup and start and finish lines. Course scenery is mediocre. Half running with grass and power line views. The … MORE
Race was well organized and run. Hotels walking distance from packet pickup and start and finish lines.
Course scenery is mediocre. Half running with grass and power line views. The other half was nice by the river with some shade and some through town.
Almost no spectators but plenty of water stops manned by nice competent people. Metal was nice shirt was long sleeve funny color but good quality. Lots of stuff at the finish line to eat and drink. And there were many pacers if you wanted one.
Small town race with big heart
The people involved with this race couldn't have been nicer. They really look out for the runners. There is a nice pasta dinner (same location as the bib pick-up) the … MORE
The people involved with this race couldn’t have been nicer. They really look out for the runners. There is a nice pasta dinner (same location as the bib pick-up) the night before the race. There is an after party in the afternoon / early evening after the race is over. The finish line had plenty of food, water, and beer regardless of when you finished (which, as a back of the packer, I greatly appreciated – as that is not always the case).
That said – this was probably my least favorite marathon of the 43 that I’ve found so far. The reasons were outside the race coordinators control – the combination of high altitude and high temperatures completely did me in and I was pretty miserable the back half of the race. It was my worst finishing time that didn’t involved slippery ice (Antarctica) or photos with characters (Disney).
I recommend staying at the host hotel. It wasn’t great, but everything is there (expo, pasta dinner, shuttle to start, finish line, and after party). I didn’t find too much to do in Casper, but the people I encountered were all nice.
Great small marathon
Casper is a small marathon, about 200 runners. Excellent course and finish support, tech shirt. Course is not too difficult but does have some hills - and it can be … MORE
Casper is a small marathon, about 200 runners. Excellent course and finish support, tech shirt. Course is not too difficult but does have some hills – and it can be hot and/or windy. Most of the course is along a city bike path that follows the North Platte River. Tons of post race food and drink options – even for slower folks. There is a 1/2 marathon option.
Small Race, but Wonderful!
This was a small race, but very well put on. I didn’t have cell service, which made my normal music choice not work. Other than that, it was an amazing … MORE
This was a small race, but very well put on. I didn’t have cell service, which made my normal music choice not work. Other than that, it was an amazing experience. The course was beautiful! There was great course support, especially for such a small space. The post-race food was a wide selection and great quality. The shirt from this race is still one of my favorites to wear! Great race!