The Sawmill Ultra will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at the Sawmill trailhead in Mt. Charleston, NV, within the Humboldt‑Toiyabe National Forest. The event offers solo distances (38.45 miles, marathon, 19.23 miles, half marathon, 10k, 5k, and a virtual option for most) as well as three‑person relay options for 38.45 miles (full relay) and 19.22 miles. A 1‑mile kids run starts at 10:00 AM. This high‑altitude race takes place at approximately 7,500 feet elevation, with June temperatures around 85°F / 70°F.
| Distance / Option | Start Time | Cutoff | Format | Loop Composition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.45 miles (solo) -- | 5:00 AM -- | 5:00 PM (12 hours) -- | Solo -- | 3 loops (5.64 + 8.2 + 4.3 miles) -- | Counterclockwise, all loops once -- |
| 38.45 miles (relay) -- | 5:00 AM -- | 5:00 PM (12 hours) -- | 3‑person relay -- | Each runner does one loop -- | Team members pick their loop; tag‑out style -- |
| Marathon (26.2 miles) -- | 6:00 AM -- | 3:00 PM (9 hours) -- | Solo -- | Combination of loops -- | — -- |
| 19.23 miles (solo) -- | 6:30 AM -- | 3:00 PM (8.5 hours) -- | Solo -- | Combination of loops -- | — -- |
| 19.22 miles (relay) -- | 6:30 AM -- | 3:00 PM (8.5 hours) -- | 3‑person relay -- | Each runner does one loop -- | Same course as 38.45 relay but single loop set -- |
| Half Marathon (13.1 miles) -- | 7:00 AM -- | 12:00 PM (5 hours) -- | Solo -- | Combination of loops -- | — -- |
| 10 km -- | 7:30 AM -- | No cutoff listed -- | Solo -- | 1 loop (approx. 6.2 miles possible) -- | — -- |
| 5 km -- | 8:00 AM -- | No cutoff listed -- | Solo -- | Short loop -- | — -- |
| 1 Mile Kids Run -- | 10:00 AM -- | No cutoff -- | Fun run -- | 1 mile -- | Open to children -- |
All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The course consists of three loops run counterclockwise in order: loop one (approximately 5.64 miles), loop two (8.2 miles), and loop three (4.3 miles). Solo runners complete the required combination; relay teams divide the loops among three members, with each runner completing one loop and tagging the next. The staging area is at Blue Tree Group Camp, about 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
The event takes place in Lee Canyon, Mt. Charleston, surrounded by wildflowers, trees, and wildlife including wild horses, mule deer, chipmunks, jackrabbits, and desert tortoises. The area offers a fresh, crisp escape from the city.
The Sawmill Ultra in Mt. Charleston offers solo and relay trail running options from 5 km to 38.45 miles, with hot food, free beer (21+), a kids' run, and virtual participation, all set in the scenic Humboldt‑Toiyabe National Forest at 7,500 feet elevation.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 61.9K
Type — Running
05:00
$50.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 61.9K
Type — Running
05:00
$150.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 61.9K
Type — Running
05:00
$345.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
06:00
$135.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
06:00
$50.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 30.9K
Type — Running
06:30
$100.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 30.9K
Type — Running
06:30
$300.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 30.9K
Type — Running
06:30
$50.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$90.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$50.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$85.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$50.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$80.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Mount Charleston.
Learn more about the host city, Mount Charleston.
Mount Charleston is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 357 at the 2010 census.
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