Auburn Half Marathon
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 855 Pacific Ave, Auburn, CA
- Distance
- Half Marathon
From the Organizer
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.
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Auburn.
Host City
About Auburn, CA
City Elevation
1,509 ft
Nearest Airport
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Auburn Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Mammoth Bar Trail Runs
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Mile Madness Endurance Run
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Auburn Half Marathon?
- Auburn Half Marathon is a running race held in Auburn, California on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Auburn Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Auburn, California at 855 Pacific Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Auburn Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Auburn Half Marathon
Oct 3, 2026