Mile Madness Endurance Run

09/16/2026

One of the most amazing gifts of being a Race Director is the people you meet. 🙏

I stopped by Wild Runners in Auburn — one of our incredible race sponsors — to pick up a few last-minute supplies for Mile Madness this weekend. I was chatting with Gian when a runner walked through the door. He mentioned he was in town for a race. Turns out… it was Mile Madness. 😄

Meet Nicolae Buceanu — our first international runner! 🌍 Originally from Romania and now living in Dublin, Nicolae chose Mile Madness as his one race in the USA for 2026 — based on your recommendations.

That means everything to us.

Oh — and before he left, Nicolae dropped an idea on us: a 6-day race. 👀 We're not saying no...

Nicolae, we are beyond thrilled to welcome you to Auburn — the Birthplace of Endurance Running Sports. You picked the right race, and we cannot wait to see you on the course this weekend! 🏃‍♂️⛏️

September 18–21 | Auburn District Regional Park
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

09/16/2026

2 DAYS AWAY! 🎉

We need YOUR help to make Mile Madness 2026 happen!

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
📅 Thursday, Sept. 17 — 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Setup)
📅 Sunday, Sept. 20 — All shifts
📅 Monday, Sept. 21 — Overnight & Breakdown

Earn FREE swag, food, and a 2027 race entry just for showing up! 🏅
👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/VolunteerAtMileMadness

🏃 REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
Use code raceweek for 15% off!

3 · 6 · 12 · 24 · 48 · 72-Hour & 100-Mile Races
📍 Auburn District Regional Park | September 18–21, 2026
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

Join the Ultimate Loop Adventure in the Heart of Trail Country! Mile Madness is more than a race—it's a vibrant celebration of endurance, community, and personal triumph. Set against the stunning backdrop of Auburn, California, this looped trail e...

09/15/2026

3 DAYS AWAY from the Party of the Year! 🎉

Mile Madness 2026 is almost here — September 18–21 at Auburn District Regional Park — and we are pulling out ALL the stops. Here's what's waiting for you:

🍕 THE FOOD IS INSANE — Pizza Dave, Burger Bar & Cook-to-Order. Pizza Saturday. Burgers Sunday. You'll want to earn those loops.

🌟 GLOW RUN SATURDAY NIGHT — 6-Hour Glow Party! Black lights, a decorated course, glow necklaces & bracelets, and a fire pit with s'mores. Bring your costume and GET LOOPY. 🔥

👕 EPIC SWAG — Every runner gets a hooded sunshirt, MudGear socks & a waterproof picnic blanket. Just for showing up.

🎟️ BIB RAFFLE — Insane prizes drawn EVERY HOUR for 72 hours. Shoes, headphones, autographed gear & more.

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — Thursday through Monday. Sign up: tinyurl.com/VolunteerAtMileMadness

⏰ 3 days left — use code raceweek for 15% off!
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

09/14/2026

🏃 4 DAYS OUT — Race Week is HERE! 🔥💙

Mile Madness family, we are in the FINAL COUNTDOWN! Race weekend kicks off Thursday, and we cannot WAIT to see you at Auburn District Regional Park!

Whether you're running, cheering, crewing, or thinking about jumping in at the last minute — this post has EVERYTHING you need. Swipe through! 👉

📅 September 18-21, 2026 • Auburn District Regional Park
🏁 7 distances: 3-Hour, 6-Hour Glow, 12-Hour, 24-Hour, 48-Hour, 72-Hour, and 100-Mile

What's waiting for you:
🍕 Pizza Dave Saturday • 🍔 Burgers Sunday
🎁 Prize raffle EVERY HOUR for 72 hours
🏆 Buckles at 100/150/200 miles (NEW 150 & 200!)
🃏 The Jester chasing 4 WORLD RECORDS
🎵 LIVE MUSIC on course (NEW!)
💆 Massage therapy on-site
🌺 Aid Station Tiki Room theme!
💙 The BEST community on the planet

💰 STILL WANT TO RUN? Code raceweek = 15% OFF!
🏃 tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

🎥 Never been to the venue? Watch our Course Walkthrough Video: https://youtu.be/QnNfG8YspI4

🎤 Missed the Q&A with the Race Director? Watch the recording: https://youtu.be/jOEzRkkk_f8

🙋 VOLUNTEERS — WE NEED YOU! Still need 44 more helpers! Volunteers earn a FREE 2027 race entry + free food + swag + a front-row seat to the magic! Sign up: tinyurl.com/VolunteerAtMileMadness

Tag a runner still on the fence! 👇
Tag someone who should volunteer! 👇
Share to spread the race week love! 📤

4 days to Get Loopy! 💪🔥

Train Hard. Race Strong. Make Memories. Get Loopy! 🔥💙

09/14/2026

⏰ ONE HOUR UNTIL THE Q&A! 🎤

Mile Madness family — we go LIVE in ONE HOUR!

🗓️ TONIGHT — Sunday, September 13
🕖 7:00 PM Pacific (starts in 1 hour!)
💻 FREE Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81355566770

Bring ALL your questions about race weekend! Course, aid stations, food, gear, crew, prizes, parking, volunteering, SWAG — ANYTHING!

Can't make it live? Recorded and shared with registered runners afterward!

See you in 60 minutes! 👋💙🔥

Train Hard. Race Strong. Make Memories. Get Loopy! 🔥💙

09/13/2026

🚨 TONIGHT AT 7 PM PACIFIC — LIVE Q&A WITH THE RACE DIRECTOR! 🎤

Mile Madness family — this is IT! Come get every question answered before race weekend!

🗓️ TONIGHT — Sunday, September 13
🕖 7:00 PM Pacific
💻 FREE Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81355566770

Ask about the course, aid stations, food, gear, crew setup, Crew Village, SWAG, prizes, parking — ANYTHING on your mind! Great for runners, crew, AND volunteers!

Can't make it live? We'll record the session and share it with all registered runners, plus post it on the website afterward!

🙋 VOLUNTEERS — STILL NEED YOU!

We still need 45 more volunteers to make this weekend EPIC! Biggest gaps:

🚨 Monday BREAKDOWN (8 AM - 2 PM) — need 8!
🚨 Thursday SETUP (10:30 AM - 4 PM) — need 6!
🌆 Saturday 4 PM - Midnight — need 6!
🌆 Sunday 4 PM - Midnight — need 5!
🌙 Plus overnight and other daytime shifts!

Volunteer perks:
🎁 Earn a FREE future race entry!
🍕 Free food (Pizza Dave!)
🎁 Volunteer swag
❤️ Front-row seat to the magic
🤝 Amazing community

🙋 Sign up: tinyurl.com/VolunteerAtMileMadness

🏃 STILL WANT TO RUN? LAST CHANCE!

📅 September 18-21, 2026 • Auburn District Regional Park

Pick your distance:
🏁 3-Hour • 6-Hour Glow • 12-Hour • 24-Hour • 48-Hour • 72-Hour • 100-Mile

What's waiting for you:
🍕 Pizza Dave Saturday • 🍔 Burgers Sunday
🎁 Prize raffle EVERY HOUR for 72 hours (Boston Marathon jacket, Mount to Coast shoes, Shokz Pro 2!)
🏆 Buckles at 100/150/200 miles (NEW 150 & 200!)
🃏 The Jester chasing 4 WORLD RECORDS
🎵 LIVE MUSIC on course (NEW!)
💆 Massage therapy on-site
🧵 Gear repair with Linda!
💙 The BEST community on the planet

💰 Code: raceweek — 15% OFF! 🔥
🏃 Register: tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

Drop your Q&A questions below, and I'll answer them LIVE tonight! 👇

Tag someone who should come to the Q&A! 👇

5 days to Get Loopy! 💪🔥

Train Hard. Race Strong. Make Memories. Get Loopy! 🔥💙

09/12/2026

We can’t wait to see one of our Mile Madness family next week. Author Aaron Burros will be joining us and will have his book for sale. It’s a great read and he’s an inspiring human. See you in a few, my friend.

09/12/2026

🚨 6 DAYS OUT — Let's Get Loopy! 🏃💙

Mile Madness family, we're SO close! Race weekend is almost here, and there are three big things happening THIS WEEK you don't want to miss!

🎤 1. LIVE Q&A WITH THE RACE DIRECTOR — TOMORROW!

Have questions about race weekend? Bring them ALL to our LIVE Q&A on Zoom!

🗓️ Sunday, September 13 (TOMORROW!)
🕖 7:00 PM Pacific
💻 FREE Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81355566770

Ask about the course, aid stations, food, gear, crew setup, Crew Village, SWAG, prizes, parking — ANYTHING on your mind! Great for runners, crew, AND volunteers!

Can't make it live? We'll record the session and share it with all registered runners, plus post it on the website afterward!

🙋 2. VOLUNTEERS — WE NEED YOU!

We still need 45 more volunteers to make race weekend EPIC! Here's where we need the most help:

🚨 Monday BREAKDOWN (8 AM - 2 PM) — need 8!
🚨 Thursday SETUP (10:30 AM - 4 PM) — need 6!
🌆 Saturday 4 PM - Midnight — need 6!
🌆 Sunday 4 PM - Midnight — need 5!
🌙 Plus overnight and other daytime shifts

Why volunteer at Mile Madness?
🎉 Front-row seat to the magic of ultra-endurance
🤝 Join an incredible community
🍕 Free food (Pizza Dave included!)
🎁 Volunteer swag
💰 EARN FREE FUTURE RACE ENTRIES!
❤️ Be the reason someone crosses their finish line

Even 4-6 hours makes a HUGE difference!

🙋 Sign up: tinyurl.com/VolunteerAtMileMadness

🏃 3. STILL WANT TO RUN? LAST CHANCE!

📅 September 18-21, 2026
📍 Auburn District Regional Park • Auburn, CA

Pick your distance:
🏁 3-Hour • 6-Hour Glow • 12-Hour • 24-Hour • 48-Hour • 72-Hour • 100-Mile Race

What's waiting for you:
🍕 Pizza Dave Saturday • 🍔 Burgers Sunday
🎁 Prize raffle EVERY hour for 72 hours (Boston Marathon jacket, Mount to Coast shoes, Shokz Pro 2, and MORE!)
🏆 Buckles at 100/150/200 miles (NEW 150 & 200!)
🃏 The Jester chasing 4 WORLD RECORDS
🎵 LIVE MUSIC on course (NEW!)
💆 Massage therapy on-site (Heidi Garner Studio!)
🧵 Gear repair with Linda!
💙 The BEST community on the planet

💰 Code: raceweek — 15% OFF! 🔥
🏃 Register: tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

Tag a runner! 👇
Tag someone who should volunteer! 👇
Share this post to help spread the word! 📤

6 days to Get Loopy! 💪🔥

Train Hard. Race Strong. Make Memories. Get Loopy! 🔥💙

09/11/2026

🔥 ONE. WEEK. OUT. 🔥

Mile Madness Family — we've been counting the days and NOW WE'RE HERE! Just 7 days until we welcome you to Auburn District Regional Park for a race weekend that's going to blow your MIND!

Whether you're going for 3 hours or 300+ miles, whether it's your first ultra or your fiftieth — this is the week where anticipation becomes reality. Let's GO! 💪💙

🎁 HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU IN 7 DAYS:

🏆 BIB RAFFLE — A prize drawn EVERY HOUR for 72 hours! 1996 Boston Marathon Jacket (100th Running!), Mount to Coast shoes, Shokz Openrun Pro 2, Silo Crew Drop One Bags, HydraPak Skyflasks, Alien-inspired prizes, and SO much more! You're auto-entered just by running!

🍕 LEGENDARY AID STATION — Pizza Dave firing up wood-fired pies Saturday. Fresh burgers Sunday. Cook-to-order kitchen with grilled cheese, breakfast burritos, ramen, soup, eggs — Vegan/Vegetarian/Keto/GF friendly. Nobody goes hungry at Mile Madness!

🎁 EPIC SWAG — Mile Madness Hooded Long-Sleeve Tech Shirt, Mile Madness x MudGear Co-Branded Socks, Waterproof Picnic Blanket, "Get Loopy" Finisher Medal, plus Silver 100mi, NEW Blackened Nickel 150mi, and NEW Two-Tone 200mi buckles!

🎵 LIVE MUSIC ON COURSE — Brand new for 2026! Special vibes for your loops!

🃏 THE JESTER — Ed "The Jester" Ettinghausen is chasing FOUR WORLD RECORDS! Front-row seats to history!

🚁 LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES running with us (heads up — helicopter support may fly over!)

💆 MASSAGE THERAPY & HEIDI GARNER STUDIO on-site!

🧵 GEAR REPAIR with Linda from Achievement Repair and Gear!

💙 THE BEST COMMUNITY ON THE PLANET — It's not a race, it's a REUNION. Come join the family!

🚨 NOT REGISTERED YET? BIGGEST DISCOUNT OF THE YEAR!

💰 Code: raceweek — 15% OFF! 🔥
🏃 Register: tinyurl.com/RegisterForMM

📅 September 18-21, 2026
📍 Auburn District Regional Park • Auburn, CA

Pick your distance:
🏁 3-Hour • 6-Hour Glow • 12-Hour • 24-Hour • 48-Hour • 72-Hour • 100-Mile Race

🎤 DON'T FORGET — Live Q&A THIS SUNDAY!

Have questions? Bring 'em to our LIVE Q&A with the Race Director — Sunday, Sept 13 at 7:00 PM Pacific on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81355566770

Tag a runner who NEEDS to be there! 👇
Tag your crew! 👇
Tag someone who's been on the fence! 👇

7 days to Get Loopy. Are you ready? 💪🔥

Train Hard. Race Strong. Make Memories. Get Loopy! 🔥💙

09/11/2026

We go live in 10 minutes. Come join us for Dr. Tonya's Foot Care Talk!

🗓️ Thursday, Sept 10 • 6:00 PM Pacific
💻 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864521674
🌐 Learn more: drtonyafootcare.com

Dr. Tonya K. Olson — foot care specialist to endurance athletes — is sharing all her pro secrets for pre-race foot preparation!

We'll cover blister prevention, sock + shoe strategy, managing hot spots mid-race, foot care through 24/48/72-hour efforts, plus LIVE Q&A! 🦶