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Name: Blood, Sweat & Beers
Start: 2025-07-20
End: 2025-07-20
Location: Auburn

Auburn, United States • 20 Jul 2025

Blood, Sweat & Beers is a challenging trail running event held in Auburn, California, nestled in the scenic American River Canyon. The race offers two distances: a Long Course of 10.5 miles with over 2,470 feet of elevation gain and loss, and a Short Course of 5.9 miles with around 860 feet of elevation change. The course features a mix of single-track mountainous trails, a unique canal system, unimproved dirt roads, and some paved sections, with natural obstacles like rocks, roots, hills, and local wildlife. Participants enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with post-race food, a gender-specific tech shirt, and a complimentary beer for those 21 and older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Auburn

Race information

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10 mi

Long Course

5 mi

Short Course

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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