Colorado · 50K · 28K · 15K
Sage Burner Trail Race
Sage Burner Trail Race is a 50K, 28K and 15K event held in Gunnison, Colorado. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Gunnison, CO
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Gunnison, Colorado
- Distances
- 50K, 28K, 15K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- 50K ~5,400 ft gain (third-party estimate; not officially published)
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- oneloveendurance.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $163 (from oneloveendurance.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 5395 ft gain, 5383 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 28K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 3035 ft gain, 3034 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 15K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1736 ft gain, 1739 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 49°F at the start, 96% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Sage Burner Trail Race
Sage Burner Trail Race is a fall trail race at the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near Gunnison, Colorado, offering 50K, 28K and 15K single-loop distances over technical slickrock, singletrack and doubletrack with rolling hills and punchy climbs at high desert altitude. Runners get 360-degree views of the Maroon Bells, San Juan Mountains and Gunnison Basin, and proceeds benefit Gunnison Trails.
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Sage Burner Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Sage Burner Trail Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Sage Burner Trail Race held?
- In Gunnison, Colorado.
- What distances does the Sage Burner Trail Race offer?
- 50K, 28K and 15K.
- How many people run the Sage Burner Trail Race?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Sage Burner Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Sage Burner Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $163 (from oneloveendurance.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Sage Burner Trail Race start?
- 8:00 AM MDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Sage Burner Trail Race?
- about 49°F at the start, 96% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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