The mountainous landscapes of Wyoming are known even to those who have never been to the United States – many films about Native Americans were filmed in its open spaces. The state boasts many tourist attractions, such as its rich nature reserves and national parks where you can see wild animals in their natural habitat. One of the most famous is Yellowstone National Park, known for its geological and biological diversity.
Many tourists, tired of the bustle of the city, come to Wyoming to relax on the ranch, enjoy its pristine nature, go fishing, and hunt. Runners wanting to appreciate the wide open spaces and beautiful nature of the state should participate in one of the Wyoming races listed below.
5K Races in Wyoming
1. Old Bill’s Fun Run
Sep 10, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K, 2K run
Jackson Hole, WY
The Old Bill’s Fun Run will be held on September 10, 2022. The course starts and finishes at Jackson Hole Elementary School on Willow St.
The 5K and 10K races will be timed. You can donate your cash awards to your favorite nonprofit.
Founders encourage participants to wear a costume.
Timed runners can pick up their bibs at the Community Foundation (245 East Simpson Avenue) between September 6-8, from 9 am-5:30 pm, and September 9, from 9 am-5 pm. You can also get a bib on Run Day from 8-10 am at the Jackson Elementary School.
2. Cheyenne Schools Foundation – Run for 1
Sep 17, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
Cheyenne, WY
The 28th Annual Cheyenne Schools Foundation – Run for 1 will be held on September 17, 2022. Registration begins at 8 am, and the race starts at 9 am.
You can choose a school to receive $1 for each student registration and $3 for each adult registration. Also, the school at each level that raises the most money and the school with the highest student participation rate will get $500 for their general fund.
All proceeds will benefit grants provided by the Cheyenne Schools Foundation.
3. Lead the Way 5K by the Girl Scouts
Sep 24, 2022 – Saturday
5K, 1K run
Cheyenne, WY
The Lead the Way 5K Run/Walk and Kid Races hosted by the Girl Scouts of Montana & Wyoming will be held on September 24, 2022.
1st graders can run the Daisy Dash 1/4K, 2nd and 3rd graders can run the Brownie Bolt 1/2K, and older kids from 4th and 5th grade can try the Junior Jaunt 1K!
All ages can challenge themself with a fun Wyoming 5k.
10K Wyoming Races
4. T-Bird Trek
Sep 11, 2022 – Sunday
13.1M, 10K, 5K run
Casper, WY
The T-Bird Trek will be held on September 11, 2022. All proceeds from the race will go for scholarships for Casper College students, institutional grants, and alumni programs.
Everyone will find a trekking course for themself. Whether you walk or run, there will be a cheerful crowd, tasty breakfast burritos, and a fire pit. You can choose between:
- run/walk 5K on campus at your own pace
- heart pumping 10k
- Half Marathon up Casper Mountain to view the scenery and participate in a challenging course
- Half-marathon down Casper Mountain to the Casper College campus.
5. Cody Soroptimist Run for Hope 5K/10K
Oct 1, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K run | kids run
Cody, WY
The 14th Annual Cody Soroptimist Run for Hope 5K/10K will be held on October 1, 2022. This race will be fun for the entire family.
The event features a Kids Run, 5K, and 10K.
- The kids run costs $10.00, and check-in is at 8:30 am with a start at 9:00 am.
- The 5K and 10K are $30.00 online, $35.00 on Race Day, and check-in is at 8:30 am, with a start at 9:30 am.
- Students 19 and under pay only $20.00.
6. Spring into Green 5K/10K
Jun 10, 2023 – Saturday
10K, 5K run
Cheyenne, WY
The 13th Annual Spring into Green 5K/10K will be held on June 10, 2023. The Greenway Celebration features a 5k run/walk and a 10k run hosted by the Cheyenne Greenway Foundation.
It is a charity event, with all proceeds going to benefit the Cheyenne Greenway Foundation’s mission to improve the amenities along the 40 multi-use miles of Greenway in Cheyenne.
Wyoming Half Marathons
7. Buffalo Bill Cody Races
Sep 17, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K run
Cody, WY
The 6th Annual Buffalo Bill Cody Races will be held on September 17, 2022. You will experience scenic and wild Cody, Wyoming! It’s not your typical road race – run or walk, you’ll have a lot of fun.
It will be a challenging chip-timed course for runners and walkers. Top male and female finishers will receive cash prizes and custom medals, and all participants will receive a race T-shirt.
There will be a post-race party with free beer and snacks.
8. Pinedale Half Marathon
Sep 17, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K, 1M run
Pinedale, WY
The Pinedale Half Marathon will be held on September 17, 2022.
It is an out-and-back race. The course starts in Pinedale and turns around at the Fremont Lake Camp Ground. The route follows paved roads and bike paths.
Pinedale Half Marathon and 10K focus on fundraising for local Sublette County non-profits. $5 of each registration will be donated to the non-profit you choose.
9. Half Town Half and 10K
Oct 15, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K run
Casper, WY
The Half Town Half and 10K will be held on October 15, 2022.
The course starts at the Tate Pumphouse, running along the Platte River Trail to Paradise Vally Park and returning along the same route.
Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome, as are kids, dogs, and strollers.
The course closes at noon.
Wyoming Marathons
10. Run With the Horses Marathon
Aug 20, 2022 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M, 10K run
Green River, WY
The Run With the Horses Marathon will be held on August 20, 2022.
All three races – Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K – start on Saturday at 7:00 am in front of the pavilion at The Expedition Island.
The first 2 miles are city streets; then, the course follows the paved Greenbelt Trail along the Green River before turning onto Wild Horse Loop Tour Road, a County dirt road. Wild Horse Loop Tour Road will take you across the top of White Mountain over rolling hills.
This is a high plains desert. You can stop to take photos of the vistas and wild horses.
There will be aid stations every 2 miles, with water and Gatorade. There will also be port-a-potties at the race start, mile 2, mile 6.5, and at the marathon turnaround (mile 13.1).
The entry fee includes a t-shirt and a custom finisher medal.
11. Jackson Hole Marathon
Sep 24, 2022 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M run | 26.2M relay
Virtual Option
Jackson Hole, WY
The Jackson Hole Marathon will be held on September 24, 2022, and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
The event covers the best of the Jackson Hole Valley and finishes at the base of the Teton Mountain Range in Teton Village. The scenery will be amazing.
While you’re in Jackson Hole, you can enjoy tasty food, the art scene, and the best craft breweries in the country and explore the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
The Jackson Hole Marathon is USATF-certified (WY17001TK).
