The Caveman Fun Run takes place on the Flying V Trail System, located about 8 miles north of Newcastle, WY, on US HWY 85. The trail system consists of over 17 miles of single-track and double-track trails, including challenging climbs and fun descents, all leading to great views across the Wyoming Black Hills.
Flying V Trails Map
Course Info
To keep things fun and fresh, we are instituting a rotating course. As has been done with other trail race courses, we will be rotating the direction of travel each year:
- Even years: Clockwise
- Odd years: Counterclockwise
We offer three different race distances: 5K, 10K, and 20K
Trails will be well marked with course markings predominantly on the right-hand side of the trails.
5K: blue flagging
10K: green flagging
20K: pink flagging
Please refer to the course descriptions below for descriptions of each course, with maps.
5K Course
The 5K course gains about 500 ft. of elevation and gets participants up to some nice views and challenging trails. See the map below. All abilities are welcome!
To see the course desciption, map, and elevation profile: 5K Course Overview
10K Course
The 10K course takes a fun tour around the Flying V Trails with over 1,000 feet of climbing. Get a nice mix of single-track, two-track, challenging climbs and fun downhills. This course has a little bit of everything. Again, looking to cover some miles but not wanting to run? All abilities are welcome!
To see the course desciption, map, and elevation profile: 10K Course Overview
20K Course
If you want to push yourself and take a tour of the newest trails we have to offer, then the 20K is for you! This course will hit the high point on Lasso, where you will be rewarded with some great views of the valley. This challenging course will also reward you with approximately 2,000 feet of climbing!
To see the course desciption, map, and elevation profile: 20K Course Overview
Aid Station
The one aid station will be at the junction of Never Sweat, Breakneck, and Hog Pen. The 10K participants will pass the aid station once, and the 20K will pass it twice.
Aid station items will include water and a selection of snacks, including fruit, salty items, and something sweet!
If you have any special dietary or nutrition needs, you will want to bring them yourself. The Cave Man is also a cupless race, so bring your own cup or hydration container. And please, if you pack it in, pack it out!