Trail Running Calendar Nevada 2026-2027

A looped trail ultramarathon and relay in Lee Canyon, Mt. Charleston with distance options from 5k to 38.45 miles, on-site hot food and beverages, virtual entries with mailed medal and shirt, and a staging area at Blue Tree Group Camp.

A high-desert trail ultra near Pioche, Nevada on June 13, 2026 offering 100, 60, and 30 mile options on a 14-mile loop with about 1,440 ft elevation per lap, staffed aid stations, drop bag rules, and pacer allowances for longer distances.

A 100-kilometer ultramarathon near Lake Tahoe with 11,500 feet of climbing and over 23,000 feet of elevation change on mostly singletrack. The course reaches about 9,800 feet and passes Star Lake.

On June 20, 2026 at Sparks Marina runners complete a *4.167 mile* yard each hour until one person remains; mini Backyard races of 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours use the same rules and award finishers.

A marked trail event at Ward Mountain Forest Service Campgrounds offering distances from about 2 miles up to a full marathon, with course elevation details, aid stations by distance, timing by disposable chip, and dog rules.

A multi-distance trail endurance event on the Tahoe Rim Trail held July 18-19, 2026, offering 23K, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options. The races are ITRA qualifiers with published time cutoffs and support local trail and community programs.

An Alice in Wonderland themed night event at Echo Canyon State Park featuring a 1.8 mile reservoir loop and multiple unusual race formats from timed loops to dice-based team runs.

Run a 50k ultramarathon at Burning Man in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. The event takes place at the Pink Lightning Camp and requires a Burning Man ticket, but the race itself is free.

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.

A memorial community climb on September 12, 2026 to Mt. Grant Mountain near Hawthorne, NV, featuring a roughly 17 mile route with about 7000 feet of ascent and a planned 9/11 tribute that supports the Veterans Memorial Park.

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.

Explore the scenic trails of Carson Valley with 10k, 5k, and free 2k family options. Experience the newest single track loops at the base of the mountains while supporting local trail maintenance at James Lee Memorial Park.

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..

Three days of trail running around Zephyr Point on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Flume Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Each day offers long and short route options and the event includes lodging and catered meals.

Obstacle course weekend in Henderson near the Las Vegas Strip featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, hurricane heats, and an obstacle workshop on technical desert trails with uphill sections.

Races at Red Rock Canyon include a 5K run and walk, a runners only 17K with a three hour time limit, and a virtual 5K with mailed medals. Courses start at the Visitor Center and combine trails with sections of the scenic drive.

A 9.4 miles out and back hill climb in Reno with 3,018 ft of elevation gain, starting near Melton Elementary School and summiting Peavine Peak via singletrack, rocky ATV trail and a dirt road descent.

Trail run at Jacks Valley Elementary School with mapped 5K, 10K and 21K courses on fire roads and single track, featuring steep hills and technical sections with views of Carson Valley. Dogs are not allowed on the course and there are no aw..

Battle Born Trail Run at Cathedral Gorge State Park on October 24, 2026 offers four trail distances including a new 18.64 mile course. Routes are marked on dirt trails with aid stations, custom finisher medals, and a virtual option.

A trail endurance event in Carson Valley with three distances on single-track and OHV trails, scenic foothill views of Job's Peak, a finish-line festival at TJ's Corral, and finisher awards including shirts and buckles.