Mind Over Mountains
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Mind Over Mountains - Auburn, CA
Mind Over Mountains is a trail running event in Auburn, California on November 14, 2026. It is presented as the first annual Mind Over Mountains Trail Runs and takes place in the American River Canyon with start and finish at Auburn CrossFit.
The event offers four distances:
- Robie 5K: 3.5 miles, 75% unpaved.
- No Hands 10K: 7.2 miles, 87% unpaved.
- K2 Half Marathon: 13.4 miles, 93% unpaved.
- Trail Tribe 50K: 30 miles, 95% unpaved.
Courses use local trails and landmarks including Robie Point, the Western States Trail, No Hands Bridge, Wendell T. Robie Trail, Olmstead Trail, Rim Trail, Knickerbocker Creek Trail, and Salt Creek Loop Trail. The 50K includes two additional loops from the Cool Aid Station and has a ten hour finish cutoff; all distances share a common finish cutoff policy. The event is rain or shine; in case of extreme inclement weather or cancellation registered runners will be credited entry for the following year.
Aid stations are stocked by distance: the 10K aid station provides electrolytes and snacks; the half marathon and 50K stations add a hot food item. This is a cup free event, so participants should bring a personal cup or bottle. All entrants receive an event shirt and all finishers receive a custom drink coozy; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by October 30, 2026.
Race packets may be picked up early on Friday, November 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Auburn CrossFit, with additional morning packet pick-up on race day at the same location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
