New here? Start with these.

Just moved to Cody, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.

Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

The Hunt Trail Race

RunCodyWY

Annual trail race — late February · 1/6/16 mi + 50K

Cody area trails

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter

Cody’s first and only ultramarathon; shorter 1- and 6-mile options for newcomers.

Road Run⚠ Needs verification

Buffalo Bill Cody Races

RunCodyWY

Annual road races — September · Half / 10K / 5K

Cody

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Half marathon, 10K, and 5K with mountain views; the marquee fall road event.

MTB⚠ Needs verification

Community Group Rides

Park County Pedalers

Seasonal group rides — join the Google group for notices

Beck Lake Bike Park & rotating trailheads, Cody

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Subscribe to the PCP Google group for ride, trail-work, and meeting announcements.

Climbing⚠ Needs verification

Rock Climbing Courses

Wyoming Mountain Guides

Intro to multipitch rock courses · warm months

Shoshone Canyon & area crags, Cody

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Intro, trad, and multipitch instruction minutes from town in the Shoshone Canyon.

Birding⚠ Needs verification

Birding Field Trips & Programs

Meadowlark Audubon Society

Seasonal field trips, programs & lectures — see site

Big Horn Basin sites around Cody

Beginner-friendlyFree

Chapter covering Park County; field trips to spots like Alkali and Beck Lakes, plus public programs.