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Cerro Gordo Mines, Keeler CA

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Race Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Check-in: by 6:30 AM
  • Video Recap: Check out the video recap from this past year for more context!

About the Race

  • Challenge: Are you tough enough to race up a mountain road built for mule trains and silver barons?
  • Distance: An 8-mile uphill battle climbing 4,600 vertical feet to the historic ghost town of Cerro Gordo.
  • Historic Significance: Once the richest silver mine in California.
  • Experience: This is not your average run: it’s a gut-check, a pilgrimage, a challenge against time, gravity, and yourself.

Celebration at the Summit

  • BBQ: A giant mountaintop BBQ to celebrate your accomplishment.
  • Live Music: Enjoy live music and games.
  • Exploration: Self-guided exploration of the abandoned town.
  • Triumph: A well-earned sense of triumph awaits you.

What's Included

  • Aid Stations: Every mile stocked with fuel and encouragement.
  • Merchandise: A limited-edition Silver Run 2026 shirt and finishers medal.
  • Shuttle Service: Shuttle vans for the ride back down.
  • Bragging Rights: The winner’s name is engraved in silver and enshrined in Cerro Gordo’s history.

Past Performance

  • Last Year’s Winning Time: 1:14:04 by Jacob Banta. Think you’ve got what it takes to beat it?
  • Time Limit: There’s no time limit: whether you finish in 1 hour or 5, this mountain has room for all.
  • Participants: All ages welcome – we’ve had teenagers run with their parents and an 81-year-old cross the finish line.
  • Check Results: Check out the 2025 race results: 2025 Race Results

Join Us

Don’t miss the most epic footrace in California. This is all happening: Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come run for the silver.

Camping & Lodging

  • Camping in Keeler: Spots available for $20/spot, less than 1/4 mile from the starting line, with restrooms.
  • Hotels: Lone Pine, CA is 15 miles from the starting line with a variety of hotels, motels, and RV parks.
  • BLM Land Camping: Free camping for up to 14 days—search "BLM camping" for more details.
  • Parking: Multiple parking lots available in Keeler for the day of the race with volunteer assistance.

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