Sawmill Trail Runs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Pine, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $150 on Oct 9, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50k | 50K | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $130$150 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 16-Mile | Other | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $80$100 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 8-Mile | Other | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $60$80 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50k: $130 until Oct 9, then $150 until Nov 17, then $160 until Dec 3.
- 16-Mile: $80 until Oct 9, then $100 until Nov 17, then $110 until Dec 3.
- 8-Mile: $60 until Oct 9, then $80 until Nov 17, then $90 until Dec 3.
Online registration closes Dec 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Colorado runs 6:56:26, about 13:24 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:58:10 and men in 6:54:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 50k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 8,330 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
12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470
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)Sawmill 16-Mile
Sawmill 8-Mile
Sawmill 50k
Aggregated from official results for Sawmill Trail Runs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sawmill Trail Runs?
At the 2022 Sawmill 16-Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 2:57 or better, the top quarter in 3:47, and half the field in 6:56; the last tenth came in after 3:52:01.
At the 2022 Sawmill 8-Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38 or better, the top quarter in 2:08, and half the field in 1:31:02; the last tenth came in after 2:11:01.
At the 2022 Sawmill 50k, the fastest tenth finished in 6:35 or better, the top quarter in 7:06, and half the field in 8:06; the last tenth came in after 7:47:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 4:19 | 3:21 |
| 40-49 | 4:02 | 2:53 |
| 50-59 | 4:30:02 | 4:10 |
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
Up 5 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Sawmill Trail Runs Other year by year
From 2021 to 2022, the field went from 79 to 69 finishers, and the median time dropped from 3:55:00 to 6:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69 (-13%) | 6:56 | under 2:57 | 1:38 |
| 2021 | 79 | 3:55:00 | under 3:01:00 | 2:36:00 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 11°F at dawn to 36°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to -1°F and hot years reach 48°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
- 12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 8,330 feet
- Included with entry
- Sawmill T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Sawmill Trail Runs?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $150 on Oct 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 3, 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?
- 50K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 69 runners finished the Sawmill 16-Mile; the median finish was 6:56 and the winner ran 1:38.
- Where does it start?
- 12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470.
From the organizers
The Human Potential Running Series Presents:
The Sawmill Trail Runs @ Staunton State Park
The Sawmill Trail Runs first started as a “Fat Ass” event at White Ranch Open Space in Golden, CO, in December 2013. It was incorporated into an official trail race in December 2017. In 2021, the event was moved to its current home at Staunton State Park in Pine, CO, featuring 50k, 16-Mile, and 8-Mile distance options.