Runners will start in chilly 32°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 54°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Runs With Scissors Races 50K

The 50K is 24 laps of a 1.31-mile loop around Mann-Nyholt Lake in Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton, Colorado, north of Denver. Much of the loop is on scree-covered trail. It is the longest distance of race weekend, held on the Saturday with the half marathon and marathon, and runners pass the start and finish area and its aid station on every lap.

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Saturday, April 25

7:00 AM50K (31.1 mi)

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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Runs With Scissors Races 50K FAQ

When is the 2026 Runs With Scissors Races 50K?

The 2026 Runs With Scissors Races 50K will be held on Saturday April 25, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Runs With Scissors Races 50K?

The time limit for the Runs With Scissors Races 50K is 9 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Runs With Scissors Races 50K?

The forecast calls for a high of 54°F and a low of 32°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 50K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Runs With Scissors Races 50K?

Over the 9 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2015 to 2026), it averaged 40°F at the start and 53°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2017, 2018 and 2024).

What was the hottest Runs With Scissors Races 50K?

Of the 9 years on record, 2016 was the warmest, reaching 67°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2018, at 32°F.

What was the windiest Runs With Scissors Races 50K?

Of the 9 years on record, 2016 was the windiest, with wind averaging 17 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2017, at 2 mph.

Runs With Scissors Races 50K weather history

Based on 9 years of data

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46°F

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Rain Freq

33%

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Wind8mph

Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	32°/43°	-	26°
2025 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	41°/61°	-	42°
2024 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day. 2024	35°/39°	Moderate	35°
2023 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	42°/64°	-	19°
2019 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	41°/55°	-	35°
2018 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day. 2018	32°/35°	Light	32°
2017 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain or snow clearing later. 2017	35°/47°	Light	36°
2016 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	57°/67°	-	33°
2015 Runs With Scissors Races 50K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	44°/65°	-	27°