Trail Running calendar near Gardner Mountain 2026-2027

A trail event at Granite Beach on August 23, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses for runners and their dogs, with finisher medals and dog bandanas; aid stations provide drinks and gels and dogs have their own water.

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 USATF sanctioned trail 5k at Hidden Valley Regional Park in Reno on September 5, 2026. Proceeds benefit Azteca FC and all participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, and sticker.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A scenic point to point trail race around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles, featuring single-track sections, granite steps, and lake views, starting at Eagle Point and finishing at Lester Beach with a shuttle back to the start.

Trail 5K and 10K in Incline Village starting and finishing at the Village Green, looping through tall pines, aspen groves and creek crossings; 5K is one lap, 10K is two. The race is not scheduled for 2025.

Mile Madness is a looped trail event in Auburn, California held September 18-21, 2026, with timed races from six hour up to 72 hour and a 100 mile option. The 0.85 mile loop includes stocked aid stations, relays, massage, and buckle awards.

Trail runs at Granite Beach on Folsom Lake with new 10 mile and 5K courses, aid stations, age group awards, a finisher beer glass and a postrace meal.

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.

A trail event at James Lee Memorial Park in Carson City offering a 10k, a 5k and a free family 2k; 5k and 10k registration includes a one-year CVTA membership and tech shirts for finishers.

A point to point *Half Marathon* near Bridgeport, CA on September 26, 2026, starting at Twin Lakes and finishing lower in elevation with rolling hills. Three aid stations, shuttles are provided and proceeds support Bridgeport Elementary Sch..

The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.

Trail races along the Western States Trail near Auburn, California on September 27, 2026. Distances include a half marathon, 12K and 5K with electronic chip timing and finisher medals and t shirts.

A student-run trail event on September 27, 2026 at George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. It features a 5K trail and an 800 meter kids' fun run, with natural trail features, student-designed shirts sold separately, and no pets..

A three day all inclusive trail running festival at Zephyr Point, Nevada, on Tahoe area trails including the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Each day has long and short route options and packages include lodging, meals and recovery..

Yuba Gold is a self guided 50K point to point in Nevada City, CA that runners may complete any day during October 2026. The original South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley course is run continuously and results are self reported.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

Kokanee Trail Runs in South Lake Tahoe on October 4, 2026 offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a noncompetitive half mile for children, scenic lake and mountain courses, sustainable event shirts, and local charity support.

A multi day ultrarun at Sparks Marina in Nevada on October 9 to 11, 2026 offering timed events and 50 and 100 mile distances on a paved, lighted loop with round the clock aid station support.

Trail races in Auburn, California along the American River Canyon rim with live music and free cider. Distances include a 50K, a half marathon and a 5 mile course with aid stations on the longer routes.