Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness
About this race
-Registration opens on June 1st and will remain open until August 1st.
-Orientation night will be July 10 @6pm at the Trkac Store, just past Target, in Grass Valley CA.
-Runners will be provided with a 12-week guided training plan designed to help the runner gain confidence and fitness to tackle a half marathon.
-Beginning on July 19th, every Sunday morning will be dedicated to the long run. We will meet at different trailheads to discover scenic routes, have fun, build confidence on the trails, and connect with a community of fellow runners. Refreshments will be provided following the run each Sunday.
-Learning more about running and techniques on how to best achieve your running goals.
-Ideally, runners interested in training should be able to comfortably run a 5K and log at least 6 miles a week to begin their half-marathon quest.
-If runners are new to the trails or simply want to increase their distance, this training is perfect in preparation for their first or 6th half-marathon race and beyond!
-All participants are encouraged to utilize the Sierra TrailBlazers weekly runs to supplement their training with group support.
-Each runner will be given a training plan to follow and adapt to their lives and needs as they train to race and enjoy the Champion Mine Trail Race or any half-marathon during the fall of 2025.
- Train-for-fun code can be used if you and your running buddy sign up at the same time for the Half Marathon training, save $10 for both!
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Running
Half-Marathon Training to Run for Fun and Fitness!
Each Sunday, STBRC will host a group run to complete the long run miles. The group will run on various trails in Nevada County, including sections of the Champion Mine Trail Race. Distances for the long run will vary from 4 miles to 11 miles. To begin the training, participants should feel comfortable running a 5K distance.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Grass Valley.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Other races near Grass Valley
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Champion Mine Trail Race
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Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery
Mammoth Bar Trail Runs
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Grass Valley events
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