Cerro Gordo Silver Run

Keeler, United States • 23 May 2026

Event

The Cerro Gordo Silver Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cerro Gordo Mines in Keeler, CA. The course is an uphill road of 8 miles, climbing about 4,600 feet in elevation to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo, once a major silver mine in California. Aid stations are provided approximately every mile and participants receive a limited-edition event shirt and a finisher medal. The event offers shuttle vans to return runners down the road and has no official time limit for finishing.

Logistics

On-site activities at the summit include a mountaintop barbecue, live music, games, and self-guided exploration of the abandoned town. Camping and lodging options include nearby private camping in Keeler at less than 1/4 mile from the start for $20 per spot with restrooms, lodging options in Lone Pine about 15 miles away, and public BLM land camping available for up to 14 days. Multiple parking lots will be available in Keeler on race day, with volunteers directing traffic; shuttle buses will transport participants back to those parking areas after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
4600 m+
8-Mile Uphill Mountain Run
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