Auburn Half Marathon
Auburn Half Marathon offers a fast, flat course through California's historic Gold Country.
Race Date
Sep 27, 2026
Location
Auburn, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Auburn, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 7.6 Miles, 3.4 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 767
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Auburn Half Marathon, first run in 2005 and now in its seventh edition, winds through California's historic Gold Country. This race is known for its fast, flat course, making it a prime location for runners aiming for personal bests.
The ~142 finishers on average navigate a course designed for speed. With minimal elevation changes and a straightforward path, it’s an ideal setting for chasing a PR. The event also includes 10K and 5K distances, welcoming a range of runners.
While the field size has trended smaller in recent years, with about 106 finishers and participants typically hailing from around three states, the Auburn Half Marathon maintains a dedicated following. The typical winning time around 1:06:48 indicates a competitive edge for those at the front.
Race-provided description
Just off Highway 80 in Gold Country, you will find the historic town of Auburn, California. Auburn's historic Old Town and Downtown districts are full of museums, art galleries and plenty of breweries, restaurants and more for dining and shopping. And thanks to its abundance of trails (including the world famous Western States Trail) it is also known as the Endurance Capital of the World™! A half marathon, 12K and 5K will take runners from the Auburn Overlook park, into Auburn State Recreation Area. All runners will receive custom finisher medals and t-shirts. All races will be professionally timed with electronic chip timing. Hikers/walkers are welcome.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Race Shirt
Start Location
855 Pacific Ave, Auburn, CA, 95603
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick478 years running
~110 finishers a year
shrinking
14% returning runners
7 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:47:31
typical high 83°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
83°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
49%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 767 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
767
Median time
3:02:57
Latest turnout
110
States
20
Turnout by year
2005–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Auburn Half Marathon?
The Auburn Half Marathon was held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Auburn Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Auburn, California.
What distances does the Auburn Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 7.6 Miles, 3.4 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Auburn Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Auburn Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Auburn Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 767 runners who have completed the Auburn Half Marathon.
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