Sage Burner Trail Race
About the race
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, near Black Canyon National Park, and 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, but the course is deceptively tough.
The rolling hills and punchy climbs, paired with a high desert climate, make this race a true test of your grit. The race takes place in beautiful fall weather in Gunnison.
Runner swag
All participants will receive Sage Burner Trail Race swag and a commemorative finisher's medal, plus a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable speed cup.
The race partners with the Hydrapak Sustainable Racing Program to help reduce race day waste.
Partnerships and donations
We are proud to partner with these organizations that support more trail running:
- Youth Trail Running Initiative: established to increase the participation of 14 - 19 year old athletes in trail running events.
- Trail Sisters: established to increase the participation of womxn in trail running events.
A portion of our proceeds will be donated to Gunnison Trails, a local organization that works to build and maintain trails in the Gunnison area.
The course
50K
28K
15K
The race offers some technical slickrock, some smooth singletrack, and doubletrack for speed. The hills are covered in sage brush, with rolling hills and punchy climbs.
Location
Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Gunnison, CO, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Gunnison
Gunnison is a home rule municipality and the county seat of Gunnison County in western Colorado, United States. It is the most populous municipality in the county, with 6,560 residents at the 2020 United States census. It is a college town and home to Western Colorado University. Winters are long and cold and summers are mild, so late June through early September is generally the best time to race at this high elevation.
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