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Half Marathon races near Yuba City
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Yuba City
JUL 3
11JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Iron X
Auburn · 55 km away
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Davis Moonlight Run
Davis · 66 km away
19JUL
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness
Grass Valley · 49 km away
SEP 6
6SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Mammoth Bar Trail Runs
Auburn · 58 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run for Coffee 5k / 10k / 13.1 - Roseville
Rocklin · 50 km away
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26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Urban Cow Half Marathon Weekend
Sacramento · 63 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 Sacramento September
Sacramento · 63 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Urban Cow Weekend 2026
Sacramento · 67 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
The Auburn Half Marathon 2026
Auburn · 55 km away
Yuba City · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Yuba City
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
H.O.T. Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon
The H.O.T. Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon takes place in Chico, California, offering participants a choice between a half marathon and a quarter marathon.
Based on the timing, the event occurs in early October, positioning it as a fall running activity.
Champion Mine Trail Race
The Champion Mine Trail Race begins on historic Broad Street in Nevada City, Northern California. It offers a trail-heavy half marathon, with 10K and 5K run/walk options available. This annual event is organized by the Sierra TrailBlazers Running Club and Bear Yuba Land Trust, with registration opening each June.
The half marathon spans 13.1 miles, incorporating towering pines, pavement, gravel, and single-track trail. Participants will cross a historic swinging bridge, pass landmarks connected to the area’s mining history, and follow sections near Tribute Trail and Deer Creek. The course includes several climbs and a newly constructed trail section providing varied terrain. Multiple aid stations are positioned along the route. The Sierra TrailBlazers, founded in 1978 and affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America, bring extensive local history to the event.
California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall
The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall takes place in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, approximately 40 miles from Sacramento. Participants can select from a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 15K, or half marathon, accommodating families and runners seeking a challenging, hilly long-distance run. The location is historically significant as the site of the 1848 gold discovery, situated along the South Fork of the American River in the Sierra foothills.
The courses incorporate a blend of singletrack dirt paths and some paved segments, featuring switchbacks, undulating terrain, level areas, and moderately technical ascents and descents. The 5K route follows the Monroe Ridge Trail, ascending about 500 feet above the meadows. Longer races involve loops and include a steep half-mile fire road. Elevation gain increases with distance, ranging from 600 feet for the 5K to 2,493 feet for the half marathon. The event proceeds regardless of weather, with potential for cold mornings. The course is supported by two aid stations and a water stop. Medals are awarded to finishers of the 5K through half marathon, with a 4.5-hour time limit for all participants.
Heart of Cool Trail Run
The Heart of Cool Trail Run takes place in Cool, California, a small Sierra Foothills town of approximately 4,000 residents. It provides 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all run on unpaved local trails. The race headquarters is located at 860 Cave Valley Road. This event occurs in the fall and began in 2016. It features a low-profile course: the start is at about 1,500 feet elevation, and the highest point reaches approximately 1,550 feet.
The race is designed for families and trail runners alike, offering walk-friendly shorter distances and family pricing for the 5K and 10K. Paid child care is available for young children. Proceeds benefit youth programs within the Black Oak Mine Unified School District, supporting areas such as agriculture, engineering, and visual and performing arts. Additionally, some funds contribute to a Camp Taylor scholarship for a child with heart disease. Situated near Gold Rush historical areas, the run incorporates a local history theme alongside its Sierra Foothills trail setting.
Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail
The Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail offers two trail races in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico, California. Both start near the South Rim Trail Head, behind Bidwell Golf Course, on the south side of the park via Annies Trail. Participants can select a half marathon or a 4-mile endurance challenge. The half marathon route follows the rock wall off Centennial and South Rim, ascending 1,600 feet in the initial half before descending towards the finish.
The half marathon course features a creek crossing, an aid station at 10 Mile House, and concludes through Yahi and the golf course. To be eligible for awards, runners must have their bib stamped at two checkpoints: 10 Mile House and the Ecological Preserve, located around mile 7.75. The 4-mile event is structured as a backyard-style challenge. Runners begin a new loop at the top of each hour, continuing only if they complete the prior loop within 60 minutes. They can participate for up to eight hours. Every second loop reverses direction, and the last hour is a direct foot race to the finish.
Acorn Creek Trail Run
The Acorn Creek Trail Run begins near the Acorn Creek Trailhead at Salmon Falls Ranch, located west of Salmon Falls Road and south of Pilot Hill, California. This single-track trail race unfolds in the Gold Country foothills east of Folsom Lake, with Bizz Running Company managing the event.
The course crosses privately owned land cared for by the American River Conservancy, a nonprofit conservation organization. Salmon Falls Ranch is frequented by both runners and mountain bikers. Race proceeds directly support trail work and maintenance in the Acorn Creek and Salmon Falls Ranch areas.
Davis Turkey Trot
The Davis Turkey Trot, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Davis, California, begins at 6th and C Streets for all timed races. It offers participants a choice of distances on one morning: 1 mile, 2 mile, 5K, 10K, and half marathon, along with a children's run. The event typically draws between 1,000 and 5,000 participants, creating a busy, community-focused atmosphere.
The courses are noted for being fast and flat, suitable for beginners, families, and those aiming for a consistent pace. The half marathon is not a Boston Qualifier. The event incorporates the holiday spirit through its shirts, post-race activities, and finisher medals for human and canine participants. Packet pickup is offered the day before and on race morning, with parking at Davis High School and bib pickup located near the finish line on race day.
Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
The Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot is a Sacramento run and walk held at Sutter's Landing Regional Park during the Thanksgiving season. Runners and walkers can choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, and there is also a virtual option for people who want to cover the distance on their own. The event is built for families and casual participants as much as regular runners, with all ages and paces welcome and under-18s needing a guardian.
The setup is simple: pick a distance, bring friends or family, and run or walk before the holiday meal. The organizer leans into the Thanksgiving theme with the line “run so we can feast,” and the event is promoted as a community outing rather than a race that demands special gear or experience. Coordinators are on hand to support participants, which fits the relaxed format and makes the longer distances less intimidating for people setting a holiday fitness goal.
Santa Hustle Roseville
Santa Hustle Roseville is a December holiday running event in Roseville, California, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash. It accommodates a broad range of participants, including adults, children, faster runners, walkers, families, and first-timers on race day.
The race embraces the Christmas theme with holiday music, candy canes, and cookies for runners, creating a seasonal outing atmosphere rather than a standard road race. The variety of distances allows serious runners to focus on their times while families can opt for the 5K or Kids Dash, and volunteers contribute to the event.
The Lost Trail 5K & Half Marathon
The Lost Trail 5K & Half Marathon begins at Granite Beach within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, located in Granite Bay, California. This event offers both a 3.1-mile trail run and a 13.1-mile half marathon. The half marathon commences in the morning, followed shortly by the 5K.
The courses are marked and traverse Folsom Lake terrain, featuring lake views and wildflowers. Aid stations for the half marathon are positioned at miles 2.2, 4.2, 6.2, 10, and 11.5. Both races provide finisher medals, overall awards for the top male and female finishers, and age-group awards for the top three in each category.
2027 Shamrock'n Weekend
Cool-Auburn Pub Run
The Cool-Auburn Pub Run is a free fatass trail run from Cool, California, to downtown Auburn, covering approximately 35 km. It begins in Cool, with event materials indicating Cool Beerwerks or Rosie’s as the start point, and concludes in downtown Auburn, where The Station is noted as the finish. The format is informal and social, not a formal race day.
The course includes pub stops, with sources mentioning either seven or ten drinking locations. While drinking is optional, the beer stops and a lunch break are integrated into the event. A half marathon option and a CAPR Extra option are available for shorter or longer distances. Organizers direct participants to Run Square and a Facebook group for carpooling, pacers, crew, and coordination.
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About Half Marathon races in Yuba City
Yuba City Base Miles
Yuba City hosts 21 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Yuba City runners keep things simple, with base miles on mapped loops like morning run route, 5k practice, and Greatfield Classic loop. The Greatfield Classic loop covers 28 km and gains 232 m. The morning run route covers 81 km and gains only 6 m, so locals use it for steady Z2. The brief lists no named run club, so the scene feels informal. Sutter Buttes Spirit Mountain Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is the anchor event, with Running of the Elves 5k and Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run keeping the calendar moving.
Yuba City riding stays local and practical, with 90 cycle routes and 4,693 km of tracked distance around town. The typical route runs 8 km and climbs 90 m. The average ride covers 8 km and gains 31 m. Yuba-Sutter Cycling is the club name here, with rides for all levels and abilities. The Sutter Buttes hold the climbs, and Rotary Gold Country Challenge and Tour de Lincoln 2026 give riders the anchor-event pull.
July and August are the big months, and most people get on their bikes in Yuba City then. Summer brings hot, dry days, rare rain from June to September, and the Delta Breeze cools the Sacramento Valley nights with some humidity. Locals run early, ride early, and save intervals for the hours before the heat settles in. Winter changes the rhythm with cool, wet weather, frequent rain, and tule fog. Runners keep the 5K loops useful, and cyclists lean on familiar local routes when visibility and wet pavement shape the ride. Cold waves can bring light snow and ice, but snow stays rare in the valley.