California · Half Marathon · 13.6 Miles · 7.6 Miles
Auburn Half Marathon
Auburn Half Marathon is a half marathon, 13.6 Miles, 7.6 Miles and 3.4 Miles event held in Auburn, California. It was last held on September 27, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 110 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Auburn, CA
- Field size
- ~110 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 27, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Auburn, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 13.6 Miles, 7.6 Miles, 3.4 Miles
- Field size
- About 110 runners
- Course
- ~2,465 ft of gain over 13.6 trail miles on the half marathon, with sustained climbing out of the American River canyon and a crossing of No Hands Bridge on the Western States Trail.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $100.51 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2465 ft gain, 2465 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 46°F at the start, 92% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Auburn Half Marathon
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 …
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Auburn Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Auburn Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Auburn Half Marathon held?
- In Auburn, California.
- What distances does the Auburn Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 13.6 Miles, 7.6 Miles and 3.4 Miles.
- How many people run the Auburn Half Marathon?
- About 110 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Auburn Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Auburn Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100.51 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Auburn Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Auburn Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2465 ft gain, 2465 ft loss (official course data).
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Auburn Half Marathon?
- about 46°F at the start, 92% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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