Sage Burner 50k
October 3rd 2026
Gunnison, CO
50 KM
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, about 2 hours east of Grand Junction and 3 hours west of Denver, lies a small running jewel called Gunnison, Colorado. Sage Burner Trail Race is hosted in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area of Gunnison, Colorado. Nearby to Black Canyon National Park, the race is true to its name, as the hills are covered in sage brush. The unique 360 degree views of the Maroon Bells, San Juan Mountains, and the Gunnison Basin, make for a great day out on the trails. The race offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed. Come check out this fall trail event!
Upcoming Races
Oct 3 2026
50 KM
4,500
4,500
ft.
Single Loop
7 Aid
Stations
8:15 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
50 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/25 | 21 | 5:26:02 | 4:58:02 |
| 10/12/24 | 31 | 5:22:40 | 4:21:31 |
| 10/14/23 | 46 | 5:28:16 | 3:46:27 |
| 10/15/22 | 45 | 5:22:14 | 4:35:52 |
| 10/16/21 | 71 | 4:41:16 | 3:54:55 |
| 10/17/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 10/26/19 | 106 | 5:08:23 | 4:26:11 |
| 10/27/18 | 90 | 5:02:59 | 3:44:06 |
| 10/28/17 | 41 | 5:14:09 | 4:19:24 |
| 05/21/16 | 49 | 5:05:30 | 4:01:01 |
| 05/16/15 | 34 | 5:12:04 | 4:16:29 |
| 05/17/14 | 40 | 5:14:56 | 4:19:38 |
| 05/27/13 | 37 | 5:20:43 | 4:31:30 |
| 05/28/12 | 45 | 5:07:17 | 4:38:42 |
| 05/28/11 | 74 | 5:03:12 | 4:15:19 |
| 05/29/10 | 85 | 5:04:06 | 4:23:06 |
| 05/23/09 | 65 | 4:34:04 | 3:46:45 |
| 06/07/08 | 35 | 5:50:00 | 3:53:13 |