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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