El Vaquero Loco
Smoot, Wyoming, United States
Aug 1, 2026 - Saturday
31k, 50k
Race Information
El Vaquero Loco is an old-school trail run in Western Wyoming. Since 2004, they've organized a world-class 31k and 50k trail race on rugged terrain in the Wyoming Wilderness. It's a community race that benefits the Star Valley High School Track and Cross Country Teams. This is an out and back run on single/double track and features high-mountain lakes, steep, long climbs, and amazing views of the Salt River and Wyoming mountain ranges.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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