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The 1st annual Mind Over Mountains Trail Runs will be coming to Auburn, California -The Endurance Capital of the World- November 14, 2026. Join us as we take on some of the most iconic, beautiful and challenging trails in our American River Canyon. Every distance will toe the start line at Auburn CrossFit before heading toward Robie Point and descending into the canyon, then climbing its way back to the finish line at ACF.
Each distance is runner, hiker, and back-of-the-pack friendly!
Come challenge yourself, take in the beauty of the canyon, and discover what happens when you put your Mind Over Mountains.
Charitable Donation
"Run the trails, give back to the trails." This year our race proceeds will be donated to the local nonprofit, Auburn Trails Alliance.
“Building town-to-trail connections in Auburn, CA. Creating bike and pedestrian programs, amenities, and infrastructure that foster safe, sustainable, and fun transportation alternatives for our active and diverse outdoor community”
https://www.auburntrailsalliance.org/
Packet Pick-Up
Early packet pick-up is on Friday, November 13th from 4-7pm @ Auburn CrossFit 858 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603
Race Morning Packet Pick-Up is Saturday, November 14th 5:45am to 7am at the same location (race start)
Robie 5K
3.5 Miles / 75% unpaved
This distance begins at Auburn CrossFit and runs along the road to Robie Point. From there runners will run the Robie Point Fuel Break Trail, overlooking the American River Canyon, and loop back to Robie Point. Finishing through the streets of Auburn at Auburn CrossFit.
No Hands 10K
7.2 Miles / 87% unpaved
Runners will toe the start line at Auburn CrossFit and run the same route as the 5K course to Robie Point. Then descend the iconic Western States Trail to the No Hands Bridge Aid Station. Runners take in the beautiful river views before turning around and making their way back up the Western States Trail and finish line at Auburn CrossFit.
K2 1/2 Marathon
13.4 Miles / 93% unpaved
This distance also starts at Auburn Crossfit. Runners follow the same 5K and 10K courses to Robie Point, then follow the 10K course down to the No Hands Bridge Aid Station. From there runners make their way up “K2” aka Training Hill. Once runners make the .9 mile ascent to the top, they run along the Pointed Rocks Ranch to the Cool Aid Station. From there runners turn around and make their way down ideal single track on the Wendell T. Robie Trail aka “Roller Coaster”. From the No Hands Bridge Aid Station runners make their way back up the Western States Trail and cross the finish line at Auburn CrossFit. There is no cut off time.
Trail Tribe 50K
30 Miles / 95% unpaved
The 50K follows the same course as the 1/2 marathon to the Cool Aid Station. From there runners complete two separate loops back to the Cool Aid Station.
Loop #1: Runners follow the Olmstead Trail to the Rim trail. After taking in the scenic views and rolling single track offered along the Rim Trail, runners cross iconic Knickerbocker Creek and run the Knickerbocker Creek Trail back to the Cool Aid Station.
Loop #2: Runners follow the course as it descends into the canyon via the Salt Creek Loop Trail. Runners follow the trail along the American River before making their ascent back up the canyon to the Cool Aid Station. All runners must be out of the last aid station by 3pm. Finish cut-off time is 10 hours(5pm).
From there, runners make their way back to Auburn. Descending idyllic single track on the Wendell T. Robie Trail, aka“Roller Coaster”, to No Hands Bridge Aid Station. Runners then ascend the Western States Trail to Robie Point. The final mile is through the streets of Auburn to the finish line at Auburn CrossFit.
Aid Stations
Aid Stations for the 1/2 marathon and 50k will be well stocked with electrolytes, water, sweet and salty snacks, as well as a hot food item. The 10k aid station will have electrolytes and sweet and salty snacks. THIS IS A CUP FREE EVENT. Please bring your own cup/bottle.
10k aid station at 3.5 miles.
1/2 marathon aid stations at 3.5, 6.3, and 9 miles.
50k aid stations at 3.5, 6.3, 9, 14.5, 23.4 miles.
Event's current local time: 7:59 AM PT
