Sawatch Ascent 50K

20221223
2026-09-27

Sep 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Co Rd 321

Nathrop CO, 81236

USA

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Entry Fee $120
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $180
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

Type: Mountain

Course Map: Download Map

Total Elevation Gain: 7000

Starting Elevation: 8150

High Point: 13100

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%

First Year of the Event: 2024

Men's Record: Ryan Smith: 5:10:32 (2022)

Women's Record: Courtney Dauwalter: 5:29:46 (2021)

Description:

Built to showcase the stunning beauty of the Sawatch Range, this high alpine and vert-heavy 50k will challenge and inspire you in equal measure! From starting under the shadow of Mount Princeton and the endless miles of buttery, aspen shaded Colorado Trail singletrack, to the awe-inspiring high point of 13,100ft and panoramic views of Colorado’s highest range, you will get to experience the wonders of the Sawatch over 33 miles and 7,000ft of vertical gain all in 11 hours. For the added challenges, runners can attempt the Sawatch 50/50 by running the West Line Winder and the Sawatch Ascent over the same weekend. The Sawatch Ascent is put on by Freestone Endurance, the same folks who bring you the legendary High Lonesome 100.

2025 will be our fifth year, and we hope you’ll come out and join us!