Cerro Gordo Silver Run

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Check-in: by 6:30 AM
• URL: Cerro Gordo Silver Run

Race Overview

• Description: Are you tough enough to race up a mountain road built for mule trains and silver barons?
• Course: An 8-mile uphill battle climbing 4,600 vertical feet to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo.
• Challenge: This is not your average run: it’s a gut-check, a pilgrimage, a challenge against time, gravity, and yourself.
• History: The Cerro Gordo Road was carved out in 1865 to shuttle silver down from the mountains.

Post-Race Celebration

• Finish Line: Cross the finish line and celebrate with a giant mountaintop BBQ.
• Entertainment: Live music and games for participants and spectators.
• Exploration: Self-guided exploration of the abandoned town.
• Triumph: Enjoy the well-earned sense of triumph after the race.

Inclusions

• Support: Aid stations every mile stocked with fuel and encouragement.
• Goodies: A limited-edition Silver Run 2026 shirt and finishers medal.
• Transport: Shuttle vans for the ride back down after the race.
• Recognition: Eternal bragging rights with the winner’s name engraved in silver.

Previous Results

• 2025 Winner: 1:14:04 by Jacob Banta.
• Challenge Yourself: Think you’ve got what it takes to beat it?
• No Time Limit: Whether you finish in 1 hour or 5, this mountain has room for all.
• Welcoming All: We’ve had teenagers run with their parents and an 81-year-old cross the finish line.

Camping & Lodging

• Camping: Our neighbor is providing camping spots in Keeler, CA, available for $20/spot.
• Hotel Options: Lone Pine, CA is 15 miles from the starting line with various accommodations.
• BLM Land Camping: Free camping for up to 14 days is available on nearby BLM land.
• Parking: Multiple parking lots will be available in Keeler with volunteers directing you.

Final Note

• Don't Miss: The most epic footrace in California.
• Event Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026.
• Invitation: Come run for the silver.
• Video Recap: Check out the video recap from this past year for more context!