Champion Mine Trail Race 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Nevada City, California
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 99 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 105.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Official race websiteAdd to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20267:30 AM | $70 | 155 |
| Champion Mine 10K Race/Walk | 10K | Oct 11, 20267:45 AM | $40 | – |
| Champion Mine 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $40 | 105 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Champion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon: $70 until Oct 10.
- Champion Mine 10K Race/Walk and Champion Mine 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 40 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:37:28, about 12:01 a mile, based on 44 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:49:24 and men in 2:29:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the Champion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 2,540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsChampion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon
Champion Mine 5K Fun & Fitness Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for Champion Mine Trail Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Champion Mine Trail Race?
At the 2025 Champion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:59:16 or better, the top quarter in 2:06:39, and half the field in 2:28:24; the last tenth came in after 3:12:56.
At the 2025 Champion Mine 5K Fun & Fitness Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:07 or better, the top quarter in 33:52, and half the field in 43:51; the last tenth came in after 1:03:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 2:05:06 | 1:38:16 |
| 40-49 | 2:21:04 | 1:59:11 |
| 50-59 | 2:12:05 | 2:30:32 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:33:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California trail half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:06:39, against 2:21:30 in a typical California trail half marathon, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- 5K: Slower than most California trail 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:52, against 32:02 in a typical California trail 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 2,540 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Champion Mine Trail Race?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $70, entry is about 40 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 143 runners finished the Champion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:28:24 and the winner ran 1:30:13.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 99 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 105, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:06:39, against 2:21:30 in a typical California trail half marathon, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
From the organizers
Challenge Yourself and Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Join the Sierra TrailBlazers Running Club and Bear Yuba Land Trust for the 2nd annual Champion Mine Trail Race! Money raised through the races, besides supporting a great race, will be used to support more trails in Nevada County and the Mines to Pines trail work.