Mind Over Mountains

Welcome!

Welcome to our running community! Mind Over Mountains Trail Runs will be coming to Auburn, California -The Endurance Capital of the World- this November. Join us as we take on some of the most iconic, beautiful and challenging trails in our American River Canyon. Every distance will toe the start line at Auburn CrossFit before heading toward Robie Point and descending into the canyon, then climbing its way back to the finish line at ACF. Each distance is runner, hiker, and back-of-the-pack friendly! Come challenge yourself, take in the beauty of the canyon, and discover what happens when you put your Mind Over Mountains. Join us as we celebrate our trail runners with a community potluck after the race @5:30pm at Auburn CrossFit. "Run the trails, give back to the trails." Our race proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit TBD.

Packet Pick-Up

Early packet pick-up is on Friday, November 13th from 4-7pm @ Auburn CrossFit 858 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603 Race Morning Packet Pick-Up is Saturday, November 14th 5:45am to 7am at the same location (race start)

Robie 5K

3.5 Miles / 75% unpaved This distance begins at Auburn CrossFit and runs along the road to Robie Point. From there runners will run the Robie Point Fuel Break Trail, overlooking the American River Canyon, and loop back to Robie Point. Finishing through the streets of Auburn at Auburn CrossFit.

No Hands 10K

7.2 Miles / 87% unpaved Runners will toe the start line at Auburn CrossFit and run the same route as the 5K course to Robie Point. Then descend the iconic Western States Trail to the No Hands Bridge Aid Station. Runners take in the beautiful river views before turning around and making their way back up the Western States Trail and finish line at Auburn CrossFit.

K2 1/2 Marathon

13.4 Miles / 93% unpaved This distance also starts at Auburn Crossfit. Runners follow the same 5K and 10K courses to Robie Point, then follow the 10K course down to the No Hands Bridge Aid Station. From there runners make their way up “K2” aka Training Hill. Once runners make the .9 mile ascent to the top, they run along the Pointed Rocks Ranch to the Cool Aid Station. From there runners reverse the route. Making their way down ideal single track on the Wendell T. Robie Trail aka “Roller Coaster”. From the No Hands Bridge Aid Station runners make their way back up the Western States Trail and cross the finish line at Auburn CrossFit.

Trail Tribe 50K

30 Miles / 95% unpaved The 50K follows the same course as the 1/2 marathon to the Cool Aid Station. From there runners complete two separate loops back to the Cool Aid Station. Loop #1 (7 Miles) : Runners follow the course as it descends into the canyon via the Salt Creek Trail. Runners follow the trail along the American River before making their ascent back up the canyon to the Cool Aid Station. Loop #2 (9 miles) : Runners follow the Olmstead Trail to the Rim trail. After taking in the scenic views and rolling single track offered along the Rim Trail, runners cross iconic Knickerbocker Creek and run the Knickerbocker Creek Trail back to the Cool Aid Station. From there, runners make their way back to Auburn. Descending idyllic single track on the Wendell T. Robie Trail, aka“Roller Coaster”, to No Hands Bridge Aid Station. Runners then ascend the Western States Trail to Robie Point. The final mile is through the streets of Auburn to the finish line at Auburn CrossFit.