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Sawmill Trail Runs

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 5, 202631.68M
Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 58 days
Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Pine · 31.68M
Entry fee
$130Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, October 1, 2026 ~ Wed, December 2, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Sawmill Trail Runs race photo
Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Sawmill Trail Runs — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race is held at Stanton State Park.

It began as an unofficial event in December 2013 at White Ranch Open Space in Golden, Colorado, and became an official race in December 2017.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Sawmill Trail Runs runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Course preview

Human Potential Running Series' HPTV · Course preview

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Sawmill Trail Runs — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $130

until Oct 9, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

8-Mile

Entry cost $60

until Oct 9, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

16-Mile

Entry cost $80

until Oct 9, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Sawmill Trail Runs course map and elevation

The 31.68M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit12 hours
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50k 12 hours · 16 miles·8 miles 11 hours

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:0012h
16-Mile25.75km08:0011h
8-Mile12.87km08:0011h
START

Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area, Staunton State Park, Pine, CO

Start · Google Maps

The categories are 8-Mile, 16-Mile, and 50K.

The start takes place at 12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO, at 7:00 AM local time.

Field size
250 participants across all races
Typical race-season temperature: around -8°C (17°F)
Cold-weather gear — gloves, beanie, layers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Sawmill Trail Runs race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit;

venue is Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area, Staunton State Park, in Pine, Colorado (mountain area near Conifer, CO) - private car required.

Note: this Pine is in Colorado (not Arizona/other Pine).

Getting to the finish

Finish is the same Staunton State Park venue.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration for 2026 opens on October 1 and closes at 11:59 PM on December 2, with on-site registration available if spots remain.

The overall field cap across all categories is 250, and the past 7 editions have all sold out.

The time limit is 12 hours for the 50K and 11 hours for the 16-mile and 8-mile;

crew/pacer are prohibited, and drop bags can only be left at the start/finish point.

Organizers note that the average December high is 44°F (about 6.7°C) and the low 17°F (about -8.3°C),

but conditions actually range widely, from 60°F (15.6°C) down to below freezing, with snow or rain.

Daylight lasts about 9 hours 30 minutes, and a shuttle runs from a separate parking area to the venue.

Times are local to Pine. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook

Hotels near the Sawmill Trail Runs start line in Pine

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Denver's Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

$29

View on Klook

Denver RiNo Art District, Downtown & Red Rocks Day Tour

$496

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Pine with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Pine.

Total cost and budget for Sawmill Trail Runs

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Sawmill Trail Runs

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pine runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Sawmill Trail Runs

FAQ
When does Sawmill Trail Runs 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 5, 2026 in Pine, CO, United States.

How much is the Sawmill Trail Runs 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $130.

What is the time limit for Sawmill Trail Runs 2026?

50k 12 hours · 16 miles·8 miles 11 hours.

What distances does Sawmill Trail Runs 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Sawmill Trail Runs 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Sawmill Trail Runs 2026 start?

Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area, Staunton State Park, Pine, CO.

When does registration for Sawmill Trail Runs 2026 open?

Registration runs from Thu, October 1, 2026 to Wed, December 2, 2026.

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