Platte River Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Casper, WY

Date
September 25, 2026
Location
Casper, WY
Venue
1775 W 1st St
Start Time
6:00 PM
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Platte River Trail 36 Hour
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Platte River Trail 36 Hour is an ultrarunning event held in Casper, Wyoming. The race takes place at 1775 W 1st St with a 6:00 PM start on September 25, 2026. This is a free entry event, making it accessible for runners looking to test themselves over an extended distance. As a 36-hour format, participants will experience racing through multiple time periods, including overnight hours. The venue location along the Platte River Trail offers a defined course for competitors tackling this endurance challenge. Runners should plan accordingly for the extended duration and prepare their nutrition and gear strategies for sustained performance over this longer timeframe.

From the Race Organizer
Welcome to the Platte River Trail 36 Hour race in Casper, Wyoming. Format : Fat ass, self-support only, no fee. Course : UPDATE ON 2026/9/3 - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ. Due to trail construction, the race course has been revised to the following. Start and finish: Tate Pumphouse (1775 W 1st St, Casper, WY 82604). Course: Option 1: Run eastward on the Platte River Trail, turn around after 0.5 mile at Amoco Park, and follow the same trail back to Tate Pumphouse. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5R9tTjFmRRvoAUdPA Option 2: Run across the footbridge and then westward on the Platte River Trail, turn around after 1 mile at First Street Park, and follow the same trail back to Tate Pumphouse. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/47X7pEUjtHmn8vai9 Both options are available during the race, so you can run either at any given point in time, provided you track your distance and time. For those who attempt 100 miles, there are many options by mixing the two course options above (e.g. Option 1 100 times, Option 2 50 times, Option 1 50 times plus Option 2 25 times, etc.). Course surface is concrete. Please be prepared. Start at Tate Pumphouse (1775 W 1st St, Casper, WY 82604), run eastward on the Platte River Trail, turn around after 1.5 miles at Best Western Downtown (123 W E Street, Casper, WY 82601), and follow the same trail back to Tate Pumphouse. For those who attempt 100 miles, after running the 3-mile out-and-back course 33 times, an optional 1-mile out-and-back course is available on the same trail, with the turnaround at Amoco Park (1007 W 1st St, Casper, WY 82604). Time : 36 hours, from 6pm Mountain Time on Sep 25 to 6am Mountain Time on Sep 27. Size limit : 10. Race rules : Runners must register by September 22 at runsignup.com. Runners must be at least 18 years of age and sign the waiver during registration. Runners can start anytime after the official race start time. For early starts, please check with the race director. Runners can finish anytime before the official race end time, after which runners must be off course. When runners temporarily leave the course in the middle of a loop, they must reenter the race at the same spot and continue in the same direction. When runners finish a loop at Tate Pumphouse, they can run either course option (above) in the next loop, regardless of which loop they just finished. Runners must provide their own supplies throughout the race, including yet not limited to, water, sports drink, snacks, and food. Runners should be prepared to track their exact distance and elapsed time using a commonly used device (e.g. Apple Watch, Garmin) or application (e.g. Strava, Garmin, Apple Health), and show them to the race director after finishing. Parking is at Tate Pumphouse. Two porta-potties are available at Tate Pumphouse. Littering will result in automatic disqualification. For any questions, please contact the race director. Happy running! P.S. For the adventurous, check out https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=211972

Course & Travel Notes

The Platte River Trail 36 Hour starts at 6:00 PM, well after the 6:56 AM sunrise, meaning runners will experience the race primarily in darkness before dawn breaks on the second day. Expect typical late September weather in Casper with highs around 76°F and lows near 44°F, though about 21% of days see measurable rain during this period. The venue sits at 5,118 feet elevation, and Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR) is conveniently located just 7.3 miles away.

⛰️ 5,118 ft elevation☀️ Typically 76°F / 44°F · 21% chance of rain✈️ Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR) — 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Platte River Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Casper, WY?

Platte River Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Casper, WY takes place on September 25, 2026. The race is held in Casper, Wyoming.

Where is Platte River Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Casper, WY held?

Platte River Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Casper, WY is held at 1775 W 1st St in Casper, Wyoming.

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