Forested Sierra Nevada foothills half marathon with 2,400 ft of gain in Malakoff Diggins country
Other trail races within 61 miles
The Yuba Gold Half Marathon offers an introduction to the gold rush trail network around North Bloomfield, climbing through Tahoe National Forest fire roads and the South Yuba Trail with 2,400 feet of gain. The Missouri Bar aid station appears twice as runners loop back through, making for a well-supported first taste of the Sierra Nevada foothills terrain. Cupless event — bring your own vessel.
Some ultra experience recommended
North Bloomfield, CA, United StatesOctober 05, 2025
Yuba Gold Trail Runs Half Marathon is a loop trail race in North Bloomfield, CA, United States, held on October 05, 2025. The course covers 13.1 miles, climbs 2,960 ft, and has a 5h30m cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 0 ft | — |
Missouri Bar Aid Aid Station | 8.5 | 3,471 ft | — |
Missouri Bar Aid Aid Station | 11.0 | 3,471 ft | — |
Finish Finish | 13.1 | 3,261 ft | 5h30m2:30 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
Chute Hill Campground at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is a short drive from the start/finish — first come, first served, running water, no showers. Rentable cabins are also available within the historic North Bloomfield townsite on a first-come, first-served basis.
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
No reviews for this event yet. Be the first to share your experience!
