Snowy Range Centennial Poker Run Fundraiser Scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026

Riders and volunteers gathered at the Centennial Post on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway as the Centennial Poker Run took place on Feb. 21, 2026 along the byway, with staging at the Centennial Post and run checkpoints along the byway. The event was described in local listings as a community fundraising, charity-style poker run popular with snowmobile clubs and winter enthusiasts.

Local event listings captured the core details but left logistical gaps. A VisitLaramie listing filed the event under the title “Poker Run 2026” and displayed the entry “Presented By: Centennial, Wyoming; Dates: February 21, 2026. Add to Calendar. Snowy Range Scenic Byway Centennial, WY 82055. Price” while the price field showed no amount in the public snippet. The VisitLaramie entry established Centennial, Wyoming as the presenting entity and identified the Snowy Range Scenic Byway and the Centennial Post as the staging address.

Community social posts show the run has a fundraising history and local organizers. A Facebook post excerpt reads, “Donate to Support the Snowy Range Winter Fun Run!, organized by Robert Kirkwood. Hey everyone. March 1st is the 2025 Fun Run. F... Makenzy Dysland and 31,” indicating a March 1, 2025 iteration and naming Robert Kirkwood in an organizer role for that year. That Facebook reference suggests continuity between prior Snowy Range fun runs and the Feb. 21, 2026 poker run, but it does not confirm beneficiary organizations or funds raised for 2026.

Public questions and local context underscored demand for clearer participant information. A r/laramie post asked, “# What is poker run in centennial I was thinking about going to the poker run in centennial because a buddy told me about it but i’ve never been and they were vague about it. what is it and what am i expected to bring/wear,” reflecting prospective attendees seeking start times, registration procedures, and safety guidance that were not published in the event snippets.

Regional conditions and recreational context amplify the operational stakes for an outdoor winter event on the byway. Local commentary notes that “Laramie is one of the coldest, windiest parts of Wyoming. It sits in the Big Hollow which I believe is the second largest wind-formed depression in the world,” and the Snowy Range is a well-known outdoor destination for hiking and winter riding. Those regional characteristics make details such as start times, participant caps, permitted vehicle types, and on-site safety support material to the public record.

Key items remain unconfirmed in public listings: official start and finish times, registration fee and process, beneficiary of fundraising proceeds, participant counts and vehicle types, and whether local agencies provided traffic or emergency support. Municipal contacts and named organizer Robert Kirkwood are the next points of contact to verify those details and to obtain final tallies, photos, and statements about outcomes from the Feb. 21, 2026 run.