
Grass Valley, United States of America · Sunday 19 July 2026
-Registration opens on June 1st and will remain open until August 1st. -Orientation night will be July 10 6pm at the Trkac Store, just past Target, in Grass Valley CA. -Runners will be provided with a 12-week guided training plan designed to help the runner gain confidence and fitness to tackle a half marathon. -Beginning on July 19th, every Sunday morning will be dedicated to the long run. We will meet at different trailheads to discover scenic routes, have fun, build confidence on the trails, and connect with a community of fellow runners. Refreshments will be provided following the run each Sunday. -Learning more about running and techniques on how to best achieve your running goals. -Ideally, runners interested in training should be able to comfortably run a 5K and log at least 6 miles a week to begin their half-marathon quest. -If runners are new to the trails or simply want to increase their distance, this training is perfect in preparation for their first or 6th half-marathon race and beyond! -All participants are encouraged to utilize the Sierra TrailBlazers weekly runs to supplement their training with group support. -Each runner will be given a training plan to follow and adapt to their lives and needs as they train to race and enjoy the Champion Mine Trail Race or any half-marathon during the fall of 2025. - Train-for-fun code can be used if you and your running buddy sign up at the same time for the Half Marathon training, save $10 for both!
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness is a half marathon held in Grass Valley, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 19 July 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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