Sage Burner Trail Run
Gunnison, United States • 3 Oct 2026
Location and Course
The Sage Burner Trail Race is held in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near Gunnison, Colorado. The area is known for its sage brush-covered hills and offers 360-degree views of the Maroon Bells, San Juan Mountains, and the Gunnison Basin. The trail course features a mix of technical slickrock, smooth singletrack, and doubletrack. It includes rolling hills and punchy climbs in a high desert climate.
Event Logistics
Registration is completed online only, using cards. It may close early if participant caps are met. Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race and on race morning at the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area parking lot on Gold Basin Road. A detailed race guide with information on aid stations, rules, and gear is available.
Dogs are not allowed on the race course but are permitted at the start/finish area if controlled and on a leash.
Participant Items and Awards
All participants receive a BOCO Gear running trucker hat, a commemorative finisher's medal, and a reusable Hydrapak collapsible cup as part of a cupless racing initiative. The top three male and female finishers in each run receive place awards.
Post-Race and Community
A warm chili meal and an assortment of beverages are provided for runners, spectators, family, and friends at the finish line in Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. A portion of the event's proceeds is donated to the beneficiary, Gunnison Trails. Additional donations can be made during registration or on race day.
The event partners with the Youth Trail Running Initiative and Trail Sisters programs, which offer registration discounts to encourage participation from young athletes and womxn. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.