Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness 2026

The race.

This 10-week half-marathon training program meets on Sunday mornings beginning July 26, 2026, in Grass Valley, CA. Participants run 13.1 miles total across multiple guided group runs at various trailheads, with refreshments provided after each Sunday session. An orientation night is scheduled for July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Trkac Store in Grass Valley. Registration opens June 1 and closes August 1; Sierra TrailBlazers membership is required for insurance purposes and includes a discount for Champion Mine race registration. Runners receive a personalized 10-week training plan and instruction on running techniques. A $10 discount applies when two runners register together using the train-for-fun code.