Trail Running Calendar Nevada 2025-2026

The Burning Man Ultramarathon is a unique 50-kilometer race held annually at Burning Man in Black Rock City, Nevada. Set in the challenging desert environment, the event offers a flat and fun course that embraces the festival's vibrant and unconventional atmosphere, featuring costumes, dust, and a p..

XTERRA Lake Tahoe is a renowned off-road triathlon and trail running event set in the stunning scenery of Lake Tahoe, United States. The classic triathlon course includes a 1.5K swim in Lake Tahoe’s clear waters, followed by a challenging 35.5K bike ride starting with a sandy climb up Tunnel Creek a..

The Carson Canyons Trail Runs, hosted by Ascent Runs, take place at Long Ranch Park in Carson City, Nevada. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this event offers four challenging distances: 6K, 12K, 22K, and 30K. The courses feature scenic yet demanding terrain, including jeep roads and single-track t..

The Warrior Way 5K will take place in Zephyr Cove on Sunday 28 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Biggest Little Ultra is a multi-day ultrarunning event held at Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada, a scenic location featuring a 2-mile paved, lighted loop with minimal elevation gain. The race offers various fixed-time and fixed-distance options, including 6, 12, 24, and 48-hour races, as well as..

The Peavine Peak Hill Climb is a challenging 9.4-mile race held in Reno, Nevada, featuring a total elevation gain of 3,018 feet. Starting at Melton Elementary School, runners navigate access roads and neighborhood trails before ascending Chalk Canyon via singletrack. The course then tackles a steep,..

Ultra X Nevada is a challenging 220 km multi-stage ultramarathon held over five days in the stunning Red Rock Conservation Area and Spring Mountain Recreation Area near Las Vegas, USA. This trail race offers diverse terrain, from alpine forests to desert basins, with an elevation gain of 6,415 meter..

Trail of Terror in Las Vegas, NV, is a Halloween-themed trail running event held at Lone Mountain Park. The race offers a variety of distances including a 50K, 50K relay (teams of 2-6), marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-mile kids' run, and 4- and 6-hour timed events. The course features a roughly..

The Ferris Fifty is an endurance running event held in Minden, Nevada, at the foot of the Carson Range in the Sierra Nevada. It offers three distances: a 50-mile ultramarathon, a 50K, and a 15K race. The courses feature a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, gravel, sand, and minimal pavement, tr..

The Red Rock Canyon Ultra is a challenging endurance trail race held near Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring 100K, 50K, and 17K distances. The course traverses the stunning Red Rock National Conservation Area, guiding runners through ancient Aztec sandstone canyons, washes, quarries, and limestone formati..

Fire Fest Ultra, hosted by Triple Dare Running Co., is a vibrant trail running event held in Logandale, Nevada, near the stunning Valley of Fire State Park. Set in the Mojave Desert's colorful backcountry, the race offers a variety of distances including 1-mile kids' run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, mar..

The Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge is a trail running event held at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. Featuring a 5k race and a virtual 5k option, the course is entirely on scenic trails through the beautiful Huffaker Hills. Open to youth and adult athletes aged 5 and up, the race is officia..

The Vegas Polar Plunge 5K, hosted by Triple Dare Running Co., takes place at the Silver Springs Recreation Center in Henderson, Nevada. Participants can choose to run a 5K or 1-mile race along the scenic Pittman Wash Trail, finishing by plunging into the chilly outdoor pool, with water temperatures..

The Little Big Dog Trail Run will take place in Caliente on Saturday 24 January 2026.

The Bootleg Boogie is an ultra running event held in Bootleg Canyon near Boulder City, Nevada, featuring distances of 100 miles, 50 miles, and a half marathon. The race takes place on a challenging 12.5-mile loop with over 90% singletrack trails, including 2,000 feet of elevation gain per lap. Parti..

The Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run, held in Mesquite, Nevada, is a challenging trail running event featuring four race distances: 50K, 50 Miler, 100K, and 100 Miler. The course consists of a scenic 10-mile counter-clockwise loop through desert terrain with steep climbs, rolling hills, and thrilling des..

Jackpot Ultras is a premier ultramarathon event held at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, Nevada, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The festival features multiple race options including 6, 12, 24, and 48-hour timed events, as well as fixed distances like 50 miles, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles on..

Grandmaster Ultras is an ultrarunning event held in the warm, scenic Arizona Strip near Mesquite, Nevada, designed exclusively for runners aged 50 and above. The race features multiple distances: 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, with cutoffs of 24 hours for shorter distances and 48 hours for long..

The Trail Trashed Ultra, held in Henderson, Nevada, offers a variety of race distances including 50k, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, and mile races for adults and kids. The course features adventurous and challenging trails such as the 601 and McCullough Hills, with a mix of wide groomed paths an..

Cappy’s Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in rural Lincoln County, Nevada, specifically at Cathedral Gorge State Park. Participants run a 4.1667-mile loop every hour, starting precisely on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features a mix of road and trail..