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Merced River Canyon Run

Briceburg, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Merced River Canyon Run

The Merced River Canyon Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Briceburg, California (ZIP 95345). The event offers two separate foot races: McCabe Flat flat out and Burma Grade hill climb. Each event lists a registration fee of $43.40. Registration is shown as closing on March 27, 2026 at 10:00pm PDT.

Courses and logistics

The McCabe Flat event is 5 miles total. It runs from the Briceburg bridge to McCabe Flat campground and back, with about 2.5 miles each way. The course is described as relatively flat for foothill terrain.

The Burma Grade event is 9 miles total. It starts at river level and climbs Burma Grade, with about 4.5 miles each way.

Both races take place on hardpacked unpaved roads and run through the Merced River Canyon. Organizers recommend using Highway 140 to reach Briceburg on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Briceburg

Race information

Registration
9 mi
Burma Grade Hill Climb
5 mi
Mccabe Flat Flat Out
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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