Champion Mine Trail Race
USATF CertifiedSunday, October 11, 2026
Nevada City, California
The Experience
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.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
CA22028DT · Expires 2032
Certified Course Name
Santee Half Marathon Race Walk Championship
Net Drop
+0.46
m/km
Separation
0.0%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 10/11/2026 07:30
Start Location
325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Registration
Register online — $65
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:28:24
11:20/mi pace
1:30:13
6:53/mi pace
143
50% female · 50% male
8 states
Avg age: 43
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
2:06:34
Top 25%
2:54:46
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
72°F
☽
Avg Low
48°F
☂
Precip
0.03 in
🍃
Wind
9.1 mph
More races in California
The Experience
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.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
CA22028DT · Expires 2032
Certified Course Name
Santee Half Marathon Race Walk Championship
Net Drop
+0.46
m/km
Separation
0.0%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 10/11/2026 07:30
Start Location
325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Registration
Register online — $65
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:28:24
11:20/mi pace
1:30:13
6:53/mi pace
143
50% female · 50% male
8 states
Avg age: 43
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
2:06:34
Top 25%
2:54:46
Top 75%