DOWNHILL SHEAR19,300 FT OF LOSS
Big Piney, Wyoming · August · 105.7 mi
Foot care for Wyoming Range 100
Wyoming Range 100 is hours on feet. Shear adds up.
Threat matrix
What Wyoming Range 100 does to feet.
Every line below is computed from published course data or written by PR Run and labeled as such.
- Hours on feet105.7 miles inside a 48 hour limit. Every hour adds shear, swelling, and sock saturation.Course data
- Downhill shearMile 71.6 to 84.7 drops 3,800 ft at 5.5 percent average grade. Toes hit the front of the shoe, heels lift.Course data
- Total descent load19,300 ft of cumulative descent. Nail beds and forefoot pay for all of it.Course data
- Heat and sweatAugust highs reach 80 degrees F. Sweat saturates socks, skin softens, friction climbs.Course data
- Long aid gaps24.7 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone.Course data
- Night hoursA 48 hour window means hours of taping in the dark with cold hands. Practice it that way.Course data
- Cold and numb toesLows near 30 degrees F. Wet feet plus cold is how trench foot and numb toes start.Course data
- Technical groundTechnicality 6/10. Rock strikes, side loading, and constant foot correction grind the same spots.Course data
- Altitude swellingHigh point near 11,019 ft. Feet swell at altitude, so shoes that fit at the start pinch by dark.Course data
Downhill shear
Where gravity works on your toes.
Sustained descents pulled straight from the elevation profile. Pretape before these, not after.
The schedule
Where you sit down and take the shoes off.
Set your goal time. The clocks, the stop plan, and the kit all move together.
- Aid 1MI 1009:41
Socks and a look
10 mi since the last stop, 1,100 ft of descent into it.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Aid 2MI 2013:23
Shoes off
10 mi since the last stop, 2,200 ft of descent into it.
- Shoes and socks off. Pat completely dry, fresh socks, powder if the last pair was soaked.
- Check toes and nail beds. 2,200 ft of descent came into this stop.
- Aid 3MI 3017:04
Eyes only
10 mi since the last stop.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- McDougal GapMI 5502:11
Shoes off
24.7 mi since the last stop, cutoff 22 h.
- Shoes and socks off. Pat completely dry, fresh socks, powder if the last pair was soaked.
- Warm the feet before tape. Cold damp skin will not hold adhesive.
- Aid 5MI 6505:59
Eyes only
10.3 mi since the last stop, late race, feet already soft.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Aid 6MI 7509:40
Socks and a look
10 mi since the last stop, 1,000 ft of descent into it, late race, feet already soft.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Grizzly BasinMI 8412:57
Shoes off
8.9 mi since the last stop, 2,600 ft of descent into it, cutoff 36 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Shoes and socks off. Pat completely dry, fresh socks, powder if the last pair was soaked.
- Check toes and nail beds. 2,600 ft of descent came into this stop.
- Aid 8MI 9215:57
Eyes only
8.1 mi since the last stop, 250 ft of descent into it, late race, feet already soft.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Aid 9MI 9818:09
Eyes only
6 mi since the last stop, late race, feet already soft.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Finish Box Y RanchMI 10621:00
Socks and a look
7.7 mi since the last stop, 2,600 ft of descent into it, cutoff 48 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Check toes and nail beds. 2,600 ft of descent came into this stop.
Checked on top of the essentials for Wyoming Range 100.
Vest / pack
Crew bag
Drop bag
Kit deltas
What Wyoming Range 100 adds to the standard kit.
- Powder and a moisture barrierSweat is the friction multiplier on this course.
- Pretape for toes and heelsLong descents load the front of the shoe and lift the heel.
- Extra dry socks and a towelCold wet feet break down faster than cold dry feet.
- Vest foot kit you can use aloneThe widest gap is long enough that a hot spot becomes a blister before the next station.
- Light you can tape byTaping in the dark with cold hands is a different skill than taping at your kitchen table.
- Half size up in the crew bagFeet swell over the back half. A tight shoe at midnight ends races.
- Moleskin for pressure pointsRock strikes and side loading build hot spots off the usual map.
Shoes
What survives this course.
Matched on terrain, technicality, and distance. Fit still beats every spec, so try them on a long run first.
Crew
What your crew needs on paper.
Two plates. On the left, the race-specific notes that never make it into the standard script. On the right, the printable card your crew reads at two in the morning under a headlamp.
Race day notes
- Crux near Wyoming Peak at mile 10 and McDougal Gap at 22 hours near mile 69. Plan foot work before the field splits.
- Surfaces: 90% trail / 10% dirt road. Match lugs and tape adhesion to the dominant surface.
- Air band 30°F to 80°F. Crew should carry dry socks and skin lube when heat or rain is in range.
- Cutoff 48 hours. Longer stops only where the schedule has real buffer.
- Educational only. Test every tape, sock, and shoe combination on long runs before race day.
Where you sit down
- Aid 2MI 20
- McDougal GapMI 55
- Grizzly BasinMI 84
Print card
A single sheet your crew reads at two in the morning: the stop script, the mandatory kit, and the calls that pull the runner. Print it, laminate it, staple it to the drop bag.
Crew foot care card
Station script. Three to eight minutes if organized.
- Runner sits. Shoes and socks off both feet.
- Inspect: hot spots, maceration, nails, blisters.
- Clean with wipe. Pat completely dry. No tape on damp skin.
- Treat hot spots first. Drain blisters only if necessary with clean technique.
- Fresh socks. Relace shoes. Runner stands and tests before leaving.
Mandatory kit
- Leukotape, kinesiology tape, wipes, blister patches, moleskin
- Scissors, nail clippers, lubricant, powder, spare socks (2+)
- Antibiotic ointment, gloves, cohesive wrap, small towel
When to pull runner: spreading redness, loss of feeling, gait collapse, unmanageable pain.
PR Run · pr.run/foot-care
FAQ
Wyoming Range 100 foot questions.
- 01
Where should I stop for foot care at Wyoming Range 100?
Aid 2 at mile 20, McDougal Gap at mile 54.7, Grizzly Basin at mile 83.9. Those stops carry the most ground and descent behind them, so a sock change and a tape check pay for the minutes they cost.
- 02
Which section of Wyoming Range 100 wrecks feet?
Mile 71.6 to 84.7 drops 3,800 ft at 5.5 percent average grade. That is where toes meet the front of the shoe and heels start to lift. Pretape before it, not after.
- 03
How do I keep my feet dry at Wyoming Range 100?
August highs reach 80 degrees F. Sweat saturates socks, skin softens, friction climbs. Change socks at every stop you can, run powder or a moisture barrier, and lean forward when you dump water on your head so it misses your shoes.
- 04
Do I need dry socks for the cold sections of Wyoming Range 100?
Lows near 30 degrees F. Wet feet plus cold is how trench foot and numb toes start. Put a dry pair in every bag you will see after dark and warm your feet before you tape.
- 05
How many sock changes for Wyoming Range 100?
Plan one at every foot stop you have access to, and carry one spare pair beyond that. 105.7 miles inside 48 hours is long enough that dry socks are faster than the five minutes they cost.
- 06
What goes in my vest for Wyoming Range 100?
24.7 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone. Tape, two wipes, a blister patch, and a small tube of lube covers a hot spot without waiting for crew.
- 07
How do I stop blisters at Wyoming Range 100?
Start from the biggest threat on this course. 105.7 miles inside a 48 hour limit. Every hour adds shear, swelling, and sock saturation. Fit the shoe with room for swelling, pretape the spots that have blistered on you before, keep grit out, and change socks at every stop you have access to. Blisters come from pressure, friction, and moisture, so remove whichever one this course hands you the most of.
- 08
What foot care kit should I pack for Wyoming Range 100?
Beyond the standard kit, this course calls for powder and a moisture barrier, pretape for toes and heels, extra dry socks and a towel, vest foot kit you can use alone, light you can tape by, half size up in the crew bag, moleskin for pressure points. Sweat is the friction multiplier on this course.
- 09
What shoes work for Wyoming Range 100?
90% trail / 10% dirt road at technicality 6/10 points toward Norda 055, Hoka Mafate X, Hoka Mafate X. Whatever you pick, race it on a long run first and leave room for feet that swell over the back half.
Educational only. Not medical advice. Persistent pain, infection, or numbness: see a podiatrist or sports medicine clinician.
Train for it
Feet get you to the finish. The plan gets you there on the clock.
Foot care is one system on Wyoming Range 100. Climbs, descents, heat, fueling, and cutoffs are the rest of it.