Course
Course Photos
Here are a few shots from various spots on the course. If you have never run at Staunton, you are in for a treat for sure, and, if you have, you know just what a gorgeous spot you get to run through.
Suffer Better 10th Annual Fall Trail Runs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Pine, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $25
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffer Better 50K | 50K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $110 | 30 |
| Suffer Better 25K | Other | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 128 |
| Suffer Better 25K - FishSlappers Division | Other | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 40 |
| Suffer Better 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Suffer Better 50K: $110 until Oct 4.
- Suffer Better 25K and Suffer Better 25K - FishSlappers Division: $75 until Oct 4.
- Suffer Better 5K: $25 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 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 7:04 AM, and the Suffer Better 50K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 7,270 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
Staunton State Park, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 69°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Suffer Better 10th Annual Fall Trail Runs cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Maps
50K. After a lot of discussion, we collectively agreed that the 50K will again be 2 loops of the 25K route, but with the second loop the reverse of the first. It seemed to go well last year, and enabled us to mange things more readily. At…
Course
Staunton Trail Map
Just so you have it, we've included the basic Staunton Trail Map, showing both the trails and their respective mileage. It's worth perusing this, along with the 25 and 50K course maps, just so you can orient yourselves in the park. You can…
Parking and travel
Carpooling - Park Entry Fee
Sharing the ride! Fall at Staunton is often wildly busy, especially on nice days. Parking can be limited, even when we reserve the lot. We encourage you to carpool for several reasons: 1) Vehicle emissions are a problem here in CO, so…
Rules and FAQ
Fishslappers - Rules and Regs
For those of you joining the unique Fishslappers Division: 1) First, thanks for joining this fun addition to the day. What started 5 years ago with a few whacky fisherfolk has consistently grown over the years, with over 30 entrants last…
The cause
Fundraising
This year we've been wildly fortunate to partner with a few great companies to offer some cool incentives to encourage you to get even more serious about fundraising. Seriously, our public lands and waters need all the help we can offer…
Race details
- Where
- Staunton State Park, Pine, CO 80470Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 7,270 feet
- Included with entry
- Cool Suffer Better Swag
- Distances
- 5K, 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021), 2020 (Oct 10, 2020), 2019 (Oct 19, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is Suffer Better 10th Annual Fall Trail Runs?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 50K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Staunton State Park, Pine, CO 80470.
From the organizers
We are super stoked to once again invite you to come run with us at Staunton State Park, off of Highway 285 near Conifer, CO, on October 10, 2026. We are even more stoked to again offer our special 25K Fishslappers edition (yes, it involves catching a fish!) and our new 5K run to our 50 and 25K race day offerings. Whichever distance you choose, rest assured you will be running on some of CO's best and most beautiful trails - lovely, flowing, and runnable single track - with some decent vert thrown in to keep you at least a little honest.