Gardner Mountain
Trail Running Calendar near Gardner Mountain 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gardner Mountain for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An unmarked, largely off‑trail peak‑bagging event in Desolation Wilderness offering 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits with minimal support.
September 2026
A community run in Tahoe Vista with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run across grass fields, paved bike paths and park trails. Parking and a participant hat are included, and proceeds support a park nonprofit.
A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles (approximately 11 to 12 km). The single-track course includes granite steps and moderate climbs and finishes at Lester Beach with shuttle service back to the start.
Trail runs in Incline Village NV offering 5K and 10K on pine and aspen trails with creek crossings and a start and finish at the Village Green.
Trail runs at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026, with 6K, 12K and 22K options. Aid stations offer water and snacks but runners must bring a bottle; there are no division awards.
Trail runs of 10k, 5k and a free 2k family run at James Lee Memorial Park in Carson City. 5k and 10k registration includes a one year CVTA membership and tech shirts are provided to finishers.
A student-run trail 5K in Zephyr Cove with an 800 meter kids run, creek and log crossings, medals, popsicles for kids, and student-designed shirts sold separately.
A three day trail festival at Zephyr Point with long and short daily trail options on the Tahoe Rim Trail Flume Trail and Pacifc Crest Trail, plus lakeside headquarters.
October 2026
A multi-distance trail event in South Lake Tahoe on October 4, 2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and youth Tadpole Trot with scenic lake and mountain courses.
A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.
5K and 10K trail races at Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe's East Shore with a costume contest, race shirt, digital photo, and post-race festivities.
November 2026
A Veterans Day community run in Carson City offering a flat 5K looped course and a 1 mile park loop with awards and proceeds benefiting local student programs.
Trail running at Prison Hill OHV Staging Area near Carson City with single-track and two-track routes, course maps for multiple distances, water-only aid on the longest route, on-site bib pickup and race-day registration.
March 2027
A fundraising nordic ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center offering 26 km and 10 km loop courses, a Tour Wave option, and a postrace party supporting Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue.
June 2027
A paved out-and-back along the Truckee River Trail in Olympic Valley with Half Marathon, 8 Miler, and 5K options, aid stations, finisher medals, event shirts, and beer for those 21 and older.
A 62.9 mile ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe with 11,500 ft of climbing, over 23,000 ft total elevation change, high ridgelines, Star Lake, and three aid stations.
A 200.4 mile loop ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe on single-track trails with 32,093 feet of elevation gain and staffed aid and sleep stations.