LET'S RUN, NEVADA COUNTY!
We are a diverse community with newbies to veteran runners, covering all distances from a couple kilometers to 100+ milers. Before you head out, connect with us because we always have something going on.
SIERRA TRAILBLAZERS RUNNING CLUB
The Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills are amazingly beautiful areas abundant with parks and trails, and we take advantage of it any chance we have. Walking, jogging, hiking, trekking, running, fastpacking in and around Grass Valley/Nevada City, Auburn, and Tahoe.
Weekly adventures
For our members we offer some great bennies! We have 3-5 mile weekly group runs and longer training runs on the weekends. Our weekly newsletter keeps you up-to-date on what the TrailBlazers have goin' on.
Intro to the Local Trails
A 6-Week Guided Experience
Join us for Intro to the Local Trails, a 6-week guided series designed to help you explore and enjoy a variety of local trails for walking and running! Each Thursday evening starting on April 17th we’ll meet at a different trailhead to discover scenic routes, build confidence on the trails, and connect with a community of fellow walkers and runners.
Whether you're new to the area, new to the trails, or looking to expand your local trail knowledge, this series is perfect for all paces and experience levels. Come ready to move, explore, and enjoy the great outdoors!
🗓️ When: Thursdays at 5:30pm - 6:30pm for 6 weeks beginning April 17, 2025
📍Where: A new local trail each week (details provided upon registration)
🏃Who: Walkers and runners of all levels welcome!
Lace up your shoes and join us for this fun and supportive trail adventure!
MEMBER SHOUT OUT!
🎊 BETTY SELF 🎊
Our Member Shout Out is a place for us to get to know one another a little more...
It is our pleasure to introduce you all to Betty Self! Betty joined the running world in 2021, and within the year was running half marathons with full marathons soon after. We are excited to learn more about Betty as our current "Member Shout Out."
I joined the Sierra Trail Blazers in April of 2021. I had never been a runner before but Karen Henderson convinced me to give it a try. I started with the Friday morning beginner runs. Click to continue reading...
GIVING BACK
A Happy Group participating in the Community Exercise Program
The Sierra TrailBlazers engage in community activities and social events to publicize the benefits of exercising. We not only exercise, we give back to our community in a number of ways. We volunteer for trail maintenance and at races, such Western States. And we partner with local groups to offer a community exercise program every year, usually during Spring.
WESTERN STATES 100
2023 WS Volunteers
Every year we volunteer at the Western States Endurance Run. It is a great experience to see ultra-runners complete 55.7 miles through The Wilderness and The Canyons by the time they get to the Michigan Bluff Aid Station. The last of them are coming through as night falls. And all still have 44.5 miles to go!
When we call upon our members to volunteer, they come in droves. We had a blast at the Aid Station this year with our Throwback Theme. Maybe you missed the last Western States, but June is just around the corner.
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
We're a social bunch, and welcome everyone to join in our adventures. Check out what we're up to out there on the trails, from running and hiking to snowshoeing and skiing. Never a dull moment here, we're always working to find the grandest adventures possible in the mountains.
From 20-mile training runs with strays picked up on the way to brutal canyon climbs and soaring peaks, this is the place to be if you want to experience the Sierras. Many of our training runs are modified for runners that want shorter distances, so there are varying mileages to choose from. It's an epic day any way you slice it.