Indian Creek Trail Runs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Sedalia, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $60
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-Mile | Ultra | Oct 17, 20266:00 AM | $170 | – |
| 55k | Ultra | Oct 17, 20266:00 AM | $150 | – |
| 15-Mile | Other | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $100 | – |
| 5-Mile | Other | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50-Mile: $170 until Oct 14.
- 55k: $150 until Oct 14.
- 15-Mile: $100 until Oct 14.
- 5-Mile: $60 until Oct 14.
Online registration closes Oct 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 50-Mile starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 7,530 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2499 Pine Creek Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2022 results
All results (2 years)15-Mile
55k
50-Mile
Aggregated from official results for Indian Creek Trail Runs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Indian Creek Trail Runs?
At the 2022 15-Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 2:36 or better, the top quarter in 3:03, and half the field in 3:40; the last tenth came in after 4:52.
At the 2022 55k, the fastest tenth finished in 6:54 or better, the top quarter in 8:02, and half the field in 9:00; the last tenth came in after 11:45.
At the 2022 50-Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 10:57 or better, the top quarter in 11:27, and half the field in 12:09; the last tenth came in after 6:20:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 2:37 | 2:55 |
| 40-49 | 3:05 | 2:31 |
| 50-59 | 4:00 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
Finishers by year
Down 12 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Indian Creek Trail Runs Other year by year
From 2021 to 2022, the field went from 48 to 59 finishers, and the median time rose from 3:26 to 3:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 59 (+23%) | 3:40 | under 2:36 | 2:06 |
| 2021 | 48 | 3:26 | under 2:49 | 2:12 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2499 Pine Creek Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 7,530 feet
- Included with entry
- Indian Creek Trail Runs T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Ultra, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Indian Creek Trail Runs?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Ultra, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 59 runners finished the 15-Mile; the median finish was 3:40 and the winner ran 2:06.
- Where does it start?
- 2499 Pine Creek Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135.
From the organizers
The Human Potential Running Series Presents
The Indian Creek Trail Runs @ Indian Creek Campground