Blood, Sweat & Beers

Auburn, United States • 26 Jul 2026

Blood, Sweat and Beers Trail Run

Blood, Sweat and Beers is a trail running event in Auburn, California, held on July 26, 2026. It is the second race in a three-part trail series organized by Fleet Feet Sacramento Trail Challenge and presented by Altra. The course runs in the American River Canyon and offers views of the American River below.

The routes mix single-track mountainous trails, a canal system, unimproved dirt roads and some paved road sections. The long route includes notable climbs named Cardiac and Last Gasp. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Fleet Feet in Sacramento and on race day at Railhead Park; friends may pick up packets on behalf of participants.

Race swag includes a gender specific tech shirt, a custom finisher medal, a complimentary post-race beer for participants aged 21 or older, post-race food and non-alcoholic beverages. The event notes that entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable; there are no refunds or rollovers if the race is cancelled or the course changed due to an act of nature.

Start and finish are at Railhead Park, 175 Pacific Avenue, Auburn, California. Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 10.5 miles
  • 5.9 miles

Race information

11 mi
Long Course
6 mi
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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