Sawmill Trail Runs

DEC
5
2026
The Sawmill Trail Runs take place in December at Staunton State Park in Colorado. Runners can choose from three distances on a scenic course through high meadows and cliffs. The event accommodates winter conditions, allowing traction devices like micro-spikes.
Sat 5 Dec 2026
50 kilometers 16 miles 8 miles

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Event Details

The Sawmill Trail Runs are scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event takes place at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado.

The race offers three distance options:

  • 8-Mile
  • 16-Mile
  • 50k

Location

Staunton State Park is located approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Denver, north of US Highway 285 and about six miles west of Conifer. The park features varied terrain from high grassy meadows at 8,100 feet to granite cliffs over 10,000 feet.

Course & Conditions

The event started as an informal run in 2013 and became an official race in 2017. In 2021, it moved to its current location at Staunton State Park. The event notes that traction devices like micro-spikes are allowed if conditions warrant, and snowshoes are permitted if snow depths exceed six inches. Under certain deep snow conditions on the 50k course, runners may be asked to run the 16-mile course twice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
16 mi
16-Mile
8 mi
8-Mile