Auburn, CA - The Endurance Capital of the World

Don't miss the Auburn Endurance Capital Endurance Expo, Saturday Oct 20th, 2007.

Indoor venue at Gold Country Fairgrounds with numerous vendors, athletic diversions, poster signings and delicious food!

2003, the Auburn City Council passed an official measure proclaiming Auburn as the Endurance Capital of the World. Auburn is home to some of the most challenging and historic endurance events on the planet. The vast network of roads and trails in the Auburn State Park and surrounding Sierra Nevada make Auburn a destination for endurance athletes of all levels and interests.

In November of 2004 the Auburn City Council recognized the task force responsible for working with the Endurance Capital theme as an official City of Auburn Commission. This enthusiastic group works diligently to determine ways to use the "Endurance Capital of the World" theme to enhance the well-being of the Auburn community by supporting and assisting related endurance activities.

The slogan 'All Trails Lead to Auburn' is apropos for the signature events that finish within the city limits, including:

Cool Mountain Bike Race - March. The traditional start of the mountain bike racing season, draws a large crown annually to the beautiful Olmstead Mountain Bike Park in Cool, 6 miles South of Auburn on Hwy 49.
Coolest 24 Mountain Bike Race/Race Against Cancer - May. Phenomenally successful cancer fundraiser drew 400+ athletes in the second annual event in May 2007.
Auburn Triathlon - May. 6th annual World's Toughest Half-Ironman triathlon (swim 1.2 mi - bike 56 mi - run 13.1 mi), concurrent with Auburn International Triathlon (swim 1.5k-bike 40k - run 10k) and Auburn Int'l Duathlon (run 3k - bike 56 mi - run 13.1 mi) on a scenic and challenging route thru the Sierra foothills and Auburn State Park. Over 600 athletes from across the country, including some of the world's top professionals.
Western States 100-mile run - June. Perhaps the most famous ultramarathon run on the planet. For the past 27 years, endurance runners from across the planet have taken the challenge of crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains in a single day.
Tevis Cup 100-mile endurance ride - July. The crown jewel of endurance horse riding, this event challenges man and horse to cross the Sierra over challenging trails and deep river canyon
Auburn Century - September. "100 Miles of Extreme Reward" following a scenic and challenging route in the Sierra foothills and mighty canyons of the American River

Biographies on some of the noted endurance athletes from the Auburn area or those who have excelled in Auburn endurance events.