CAN YOU RUN WITH THE HORSES?
Welcome to the Green River Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Run With the Horses Marathon.
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Course Map
Course Description
The race is always the 3rd weekend in August. Marathon being held on Saturday, August 15th, 2020. Packet/bib pick-up will be 4-8 pm at The Expedition Island (475 South 2nd East). All 3 races begin Saturday @ 7:00 a.m. in front of the pavilion at The Expedition Island. Elevation is 6100' at start. The first 2 miles are city streets and the paved Greenbelt Trail along the Green River. The course then turns onto The Wild Horse Loop Tour Road, a County graded dirt road. You will begin your run up 1st Springs Canyon, approx. 2 miles. At the head of the canyon the elevation will now be about 7300'. You will then be running across the top of White Mountain on the Wild Horse Loop Tour over rolling hills between 7300 and 7500'. Previous runners described the course as challenging and rewarding. This is a high plains desert, there will be no shade trees after you leave the city streets. Many runners stop and take photos of the vistas and any wild horses and other wildlife they encounter. This is an up and back course, at the halfway point of each respective race you will turn around and return back to Green River to the Expedition Island. There will be aid stations every 2 miles starting at mile 2. Water, Gatorade every 2 miles and snacks will be provided at several aid stations. There will be porta-potties at the race start, mile 2, mile 6.5 and at 13.1 marathon turnaround. No time limit for this race. There will be awards for the winners in several categories. Your entry fee includes a t-shirt and a very unique finisher medal. 10K runners if interested will need to purchase their t-shirts for and extra $20.00 each. Full and half runners - your shirts will be included in your race fee.
In conjunction with the Marathon, we are hosting the annual River Festival and Cajun Shrimp Boil. Join us Friday, August 14th for dinner and entertainment. As well as Saturday for several events, food, fun and entertainment all being held down at the Expedition Island. Dinner tickets will need to be purchased at the island or prior. Whether you come by yourself or with your crew, there will be plenty to do.
Flying?
Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport
PO Box 1987 Rock Springs, WY 82902 (307) 352-6880 fly@sweetwater.net
The Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport is located 7 miles East of Rock Springs. To get to the airport, take I-80 East out of Rock Springs. Take exit 111 and go South on highway 370. The airport is about 3.5 miles down the road on top of the mesa.
Rock Springs Airport Terminal 307-362-0416
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-736-8222
Hertz Rent a Car 307-382-3262
Thrifty Car Rental 866-344-7420
Sweetwater County is 2.5 hours from Salt Lake International Airport and approximately 5 hours from Denver International Airport.
Fees:
- $105.00 Marathon-Free T-Shirt
- $95.00 Marathon - 50 States Club or Marathon Maniacs
- $75.00 1/2 Marathon-Free T-Shirt
- $65.00 1/2 Marathon - 50 States Club or Marathon Maniacs
- $20.00 10K
- $40 10K and T-shirt
register: www.runnercard.com
Note:
The course map above provides the approximate route for the race. Though every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, changes are sometimes made to race routes due to weather conditions, road closures or other circumstances that can require a course to be changed. Call us at (307) 875-5711
This Event is Held in Conjunction With
River Festival
PILOT BUTTE Run Wild and Let Your Mane Fly
2020 Sponsorship
- The Green River Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual River Festival, August 14 - 15th, 2020.
- Enjoy a Micro Brew Garden serving up beers from near and far on both Friday and Saturday, indulge in a Cajun Shrimp Boil or tasty spaghetti dinner, watch live music all weekend and make sure not to miss the Fireworks on Friday night.
- If you ar
- The Green River Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual River Festival, August 14 - 15th, 2020.
- Enjoy a Micro Brew Garden serving up beers from near and far on both Friday and Saturday, indulge in a Cajun Shrimp Boil or tasty spaghetti dinner, watch live music all weekend and make sure not to miss the Fireworks on Friday night.
- If you are in the mood to get active and compete, check out the 17th Annual "Run with the Horses Marathon", half marathon or 10k to take place around the Wild Horse Loop Tour, or enter the Dog Fetching Competition and watch canines compete in timed fetching events on both land and water. Plus, this is a Dog Show for your pooch to participate and show your stuff.
- The Car Show on Evers Park will once again be hosted by the Sweetwater Rodders—so polish up your favorite ride. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage and new are welcome. This event has something for everyone so make your way to Sweetwater County and have some fun.
2020 Sponsorship
PILOT BUTTE Run Wild and Let Your Mane Fly
2020 Sponsorship
- Thank you, Fremont Therapy Group for being the 2020 Run With the Horses Marathon Sponsor!
- We also want to thank the many volunteers that help with these events. The community of Green River and Sweetwater County has an abundance of support when it comes to putting on events!
PILOT BUTTE Run Wild and Let Your Mane Fly
PILOT BUTTE Run Wild and Let Your Mane Fly
PILOT BUTTE Run Wild and Let Your Mane Fly
- Be a witness to the untamed West with a visit to Pilot Butte, where a herd of wild horses can be viewed and photographed. As you hear the thunderous sound of pounding hooves in the wide-open landscape, you will realize that the frontier spirit is still alive and well.
- With a population of about 1,500 head, chances are strong that you will
- Be a witness to the untamed West with a visit to Pilot Butte, where a herd of wild horses can be viewed and photographed. As you hear the thunderous sound of pounding hooves in the wide-open landscape, you will realize that the frontier spirit is still alive and well.
- With a population of about 1,500 head, chances are strong that you will be able to admire these wild horses during your visit. As descendants of the horses who were reintroduced to the area in the 1800s by cattle ranchers, you are witnessing the living story of the West.
- The Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop offers the best chance to see the wild horses. This 24-mile, self-guided tour takes about 90 minutes, traveling between Rock Springs and Fourteen-Mile Hill, and all the way across the top of White Mountain. Stay on the lookout for other critters like pronghorn antelope, desert elk, deer, rabbits, coyotes, hawks, eagles and sage grouse.
- To help guide you on your trip, here is a brochure with a map and information on the Wild Horses of Sweetwater County.
- If you’re short on time, visit the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility, where wild horses are sheltered short term before adoption. At your own pace, you can view these magnificent animals year-round from a viewing kiosk that overlooks the facility. In the spring, you can see the adorable foals at play.
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