The Quest! Adventure Run

The Quest! Adventure Run takes place in Auburn, California, on March 13, 2027, organized by the Bad Luck Run Club. Two trail distances are on offer: a 12-mile (19.3 km) and a 6-mile (9.7 km). Start times were not published at the time of listing.

Auburn sits in the heart of Northern California trail running, and these two distances give you a taste of it without the commitment of an ultra. The 6-mile suits beginners, families and runners returning from a break, while the 12-mile is a satisfying challenge for anyone with a half-marathon base who wants hills and dirt instead of pavement. Six to eight weeks of consistent training with a weekly trail long run and some climbing will prepare you for either. The word Adventure in the name hints that the course may not be a simple out-and-back, so keep your expectations flexible and your shoes grippy. Mid-March timing makes this a good early-season effort before summer trail races.