Events
Champion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon
Champion Mine 5K Fun & Fitness Run/Walk
Destination Races
Challenge Yourself and Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Join the Sierra TrailBlazers Running Club and Bear Yuba Land Trust for the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Race!
Get ready to travel to a must-see destination race in Northern California. Explore some of Nevada City’s most exciting trails with this brand-new half-marathon (13.1 miles) event. The course winds through towering pines, crosses a historic swinging bridge, and challenges runners with a series of rewarding climbs. With multiple aid stations, historical landmarks, and a newly constructed trail section offering varied terrain, this course rivals some of the best trail races in Northern California.
Runners will enjoy breathtaking views along the Tribute Trail and Deer Creek, combined with a beautiful variety of landscapes throughout the race. Best of all, the adventure begins right on Nevada City’s historic Broad Street — a truly unforgettable starting line!
The Champion Mine Trail Run offers a dynamic mix of pavement, gravel, and single-track trails, making it a must-do event for any trail enthusiast.
Nevada City Trail Views
RACE SCHEDULE-
OCTOBER 11, 2025
2 PM - 6 PM - Bib Pick-up for Half Marathon & 5K race, Three Forks Bakery & Brewery, 211 Commercial Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 'Party at Three Forks!'
OCTOBER 12, 2025
6:00am -7:15am - Half Marathon Bib Pick-up
7:30am - Half Marathon race begins. 5 hour time limit-plenty of time to enjoy Nevada County!
6:45am - 7:45 am - 5K Bib Pick-up
8 am - 5K race begins. 2.5 hour time limit- plenty of time to enjoy Nevada County!
Race Registration Includes:
Free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Nevada City Police Department
Custom-made finishers' medal crafted from local materials
Custom race shirt for the half marathon, minimal charge for the 5K participants
2 fully stocked aid stations for the half-marathon, in addition to 2 water stations (for the 5K)
Race bib and specialty sticker with timing and posted results
Finish line photos
GOLD MINERS INN is offering a 15% discount on all rooms for those runners registered for the Champion Mine Trail Race. Please call 530-477-1700 x1 and ask for the Bear Yuba Land Trust 15% discount or click the link.
Here's that link: http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=CAE68&srp=LBYLT&pu=no
Reservations include a full hot breakfast in the morning and a complimentary manager's reception nightly, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. There is a fitness room, WiFi, plenty of parking, keyed elevator access, and just steps away from the Grass Valley downtown area. Complimentary water is available upon request at the front desk, which is operated 24/7! If you are coming to Nevada County for the race, make a fun weekend out of the experience.
Race Registration Price Increase-September 12, 2025
Half-Marathon Race - $80 + CC fees
5K Race - $45 + CC fees
Registrations received for the races after September 11 are not guaranteed a race shirt.
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Miners Foundry
Miners Foundry
325 Spring Street
Nevada City, CA 95959 US
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