Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon
Garden City, United States of America · Friday 4 June 2027
The Bear Lake Wyoming marathon features an out-and-back course starting in Cokeville, following a paved road that passes through working cattle ranches and runs parallel to both the Bear River and a stretch of train tracks. Runners encounter frequent elevation changes, with several significant uphills in the first half of the race, making it the most challenging of the three-state Bear Lake marathons in terms of vertical gain.
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Adjusted Time
5:00:52
Time difference: +60.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain319m
Elevation High2029m
Elevation Low1890m
Weather Forecast
High32°C
Low18°C
Chance of Rain82%
How hard is Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 96% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon plays about 57 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #45 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #13 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:44:06 | +44:06 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:22:24 | +52:24 |
| 4:00:00 | 5:00:52 | +1:00:52 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:39:32 | +1:09:32 |
| 5:00:00 | 6:18:26 | +1:18:26 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:57:35 | +1:27:35 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:36:59 | +1:36:59 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon is a full marathon held in Garden City, United States of America. It is scheduled for Friday 4 June 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 319m of total climbing, with its high point near 2029m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 319m of total climbing, rising to around 2029m above sea level. It pays to train on hills and to pace the climbs conservatively.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 18°C and 32°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a high chance of rain (82%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Surface Type: Trail
Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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