Sawatch Ascent 50K 2026

27.09.2026Nathrop (United States)

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2’1347’001 m D+ ft D+

53 km33 mi50K

At a glance

Sawatch Ascent 50K 2026 took place on Sunday 27 September 2026 in Nathrop (Colorado, United States). One distance: 53 km.

The course is 53 km with 2’134 m D+ (40 m per km: mountain terrain). Terrain: 64% trail, including 19 km of mountain trail (T2) and 12 km of T4, the most technical part; 13% forest track and 22% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The 2027 edition is expected on Sunday 26 September 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.

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 the organiser

1 course

53km33mi
2’134 m D+7’001 ft D+
2’032 m D-6’667 ft D-
avg 4%
50K
No index
GPX

Course analysis

50K53 km33 mi2’134 m D+7’001 ft D+

74effort kmⓘ53 km on the map · feels like 74 km33 mi on the map · feels like 74 km

D+: 2’134 m7’001 ft
D−: 2’032 m6’667 ft
Max alt.: 3’993 m13’100 ft
Steepest: 12%

Segments

Elevation profile: 50K

2’499 m – 3’993 m8’199 ft – 13’100 ft

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