--- title: "Bighorn Trail Run 2026 — Race Info & Lodging — Wyo Stays" description: "Bighorn Trail Run June 19–20, 2026. 100, 52, 32, and 18-mile ultra races in the Bighorns. UTMB qualifier. Where to stay in Sheridan for race weekend." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Bighorn Trail Run 2026", "description": "One of the top 10 most difficult ultramarathons in the United States. 100, 52, 32, and 18-mile distances through Bighorn National Forest. UTMB qualifier. 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All races finish at Scott Bicentennial Park in Dayton, Wyoming." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where should I stay for the Bighorn Trail Run?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most runners stay in Sheridan, Wyoming (25 minutes from the Dayton finish). Packet pickup is at Best Western Sheridan Center in downtown Sheridan. Wyo Stays offers 40+ vacation rentals with full kitchens, crew space, and washer/dryers. Book direct at book.wyostays.com." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the Bighorn 100 a UTMB qualifier?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. The Bighorn 100 is a UTMB World Series qualifier and part of the Rocky Mountain Slam (Bighorn, Hardrock, Bear, Wasatch). It's also a qualifier for Western States and Hardrock." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How hard is the Bighorn 100?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It's rated one of the top 10 most difficult ultramarathons in the United States. The course has 20,500 feet of ascent, 76 miles of technical single-track, and is notorious for deep mud. The 35-hour cutoff requires an average pace of 2.94 mph." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the Bighorn 18-mile still available for 2026?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, the 18-mile distance is sold out for 2026. A waitlist is available at bighorntrailrun.com. The 32-mile and 52-mile may still have spots." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is packet pickup for Bighorn Trail Run?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Packet pickup is at the Best Western Sheridan Center in downtown Sheridan, WY — the day before race start." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I have a pacer for the Bighorn Trail Run?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, pacers are allowed for the 100-mile and 52-mile distances at designated points. See bighorntrailrun.com for specific pacer rules and crew access points." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where does the Bighorn Trail Run finish?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "All distances finish at Scott Bicentennial Park in Dayton, Wyoming (25 minutes from Sheridan). The finish celebration includes showers, local burgers, beer, live music, and awards." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What wildlife might I encounter on the Bighorn Trail Run?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The course passes through remote Bighorn National Forest. Elk, deer, moose, black bear, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes (at lower elevations) are all possible. The course is well-marked but genuinely wild." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get to Sheridan Wyoming for the Bighorn Trail Run?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Fly into Sheridan County Airport (SHR) via Denver, or Billings, MT (BIL) about 2 hours north. Sheridan is on I-90. 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SOLD OUT 18 Mile Challenging Sold Out Tap to expand → MOUNTAIN RUNNER 32 Mile Very Challenging Tap to expand → ULTRA 52 Mile Ultra Tap to expand → THE REAL DEAL 100 Mile Extreme Tap to expand → ## Race Weekend Logistics 🗺️ ### Dayton Finish Line Scott Bicentennial Park, Dayton WY — 25 min drive from Sheridan. Showers, food, beer, live music, and awards at the finish celebration. 📋 ### Packet Pickup Best Western Sheridan Center, downtown Sheridan. Walking distance from most Wyo Stays properties. Day before race start. 👥 ### Crew & Pacers Crew access is limited on the course. Check bighorntrailrun.com for designated crew access points and pacer rules by distance. 🦌 ### Wildlife Advisory You're running through remote Bighorn National Forest. Elk, moose, black bear, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes (lower elevations) are all possible. Stay alert. ## Where to Stay for Race Weekend Packet pickup is at Best Western Sheridan Center in downtown Sheridan. 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