Miner 49er Race trophies

Zalaznik Creative is proud to unveil this year’s Miner 49er Race trophies—custom laser-engraved pick axes that honor grit, guts, and gold rush glory. These aren’t your average awards. They’re hand-selected, precision-etched relics of triumph, crafted to celebrate the wild-hearted competitors who dare to dig deep and run hard.

The Miner 49er endurance runs are a beloved fixture in the ultrarunning community, offering two race distances: a 25K and a 50K. The 25K is an out-and-back course with ~2200 feet of elevation gain, while the 50K doubles the challenge with ~4400 feet of gain. Runners traverse single track, double track, and prairie trail—each step a test of strength and spirit. The course winds through a public park with sweeping views of the Julien Dubuque Monument, Horseshoe Bluff, and the mighty Mississippi River.

Whether you're first across the finish line or just out there chasing history, these trophies are built to be displayed, remembered, and revered.

See you at the starting line.