Pinedale, WY, United States · Sunday, March 14, 2027
Fixed Distance marathon
The Drift 28 Mile Race
203 days away
45 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
2.3 est Grit · Entry level
Calculated from 45 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.3 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
Time limit 9 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Climbing is unpublished, so this pace is a ceiling on the effort, not a measure of it. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes45 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 45 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The temperatures can be sub zero, the wind can be relentless, and the snowfall is often measured in feet. If you want a fast manicured course with aid stations every few miles this isn't your race. If you want a true challenge in magical untamed wild
Similar races
Other MARATHON trail ultras, closest in distance first.