Trail Running calendar near Nevada City 2025-2026

We have found 50 Trailruns within 80 miles of Nevada City. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run the Tahoe 100k, a rugged 62.9 mile ultramarathon on high alpine singletrack around Lake Tahoe with climbs to nearly 9,800 feet and sweeping views of Star Lake. Expect a true mountain test with a 24 hour cut off.

Broken Arrow Skyrace is California's first skyrunning event, held at Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe) in the Sierra Nevada. Presented by Salomon and organized by Alpenglow Mountain Racing, it offers multiple mountain-running distances: 11K, 1..

A legendary 100.2 mile trail race from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California through alpine peaks, river crossings and gold country. Join runners seeking an epic endurance test and coveted buckles for finishes under 24 or 30 hours.

July 2026

Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (TRTER) is a nonprofit trail ultramarathon series in the Lake Tahoe region, centered around the Spooner Lake Backcountry near Carson City, Nevada, with the Start/Finish relocated to Carson City. The event offe..

Discover the Lost Sierra Endurance Race in Downieville CA on July 25, 2026. Choose from 100K, 50K or 25K courses on scenic Sierra singletrack with big climbs, aid stations and a lively post race party at the finish.

September 2026

The Mammoth Bar Trail Runs will take place in Auburn on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Emerald Bay Trail Run is a 7-mile (11 km) point-to-point race in the Lake Tahoe region. The course begins at Eagle Point, circles Emerald Bay, and climbs the Rubicon Trail to DL Bliss State Park, finishing at Lester Beach. Runners traverse..

Run scenic shoreline and single track trails at Granite Beach for the Gold Rush Growler, with new 2026 courses and options of 10 miles or a 5K. Every finisher gets a beer glass and a cold local IPA for ages 21 and over.

October 2026

Tackle rugged Sierra trails at the Signal Peak Trail Runs near Nevada City, CA, choosing a 50K with a summit loop or a 24 mile out and back. Expect rocky climbs and sweeping views of Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding.

Join the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Race in Nevada City for a scenic half marathon or 5K through pines, along Deer Creek, and across a historic swinging bridge. Enjoy stocked aid stations and a locally made finisher medal.