Trail Running Calendar Nevada 2025-2026

The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, held in Carson City, Nevada, offer challenging trail races featuring spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the Great Basin. In 2025, due to trail access issues, the event will include a 50K and a 14-mile race. The 50K course covers about 30 miles with significant el..

Three Degrees of Hell is a running event hosted by Triple Dare Running Company in Henderson, Nevada, at the Silver Springs Recreation Center. The race features three distances: a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run, catering to various skill levels. After the race, participants can enjoy a swim party at the out..

The Burning Man Ultramarathon is a unique 50-kilometer race held annually at Burning Man in Black Rock City, Nevada. This ultra event combines running with the vibrant, playful atmosphere of Burning Man, featuring costumes, dust, and a lively community spirit. The course is flat and fun, set in the..

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 in the scenic Tahoe Basin area, offering a challenging and memorable trail running experience. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this event features four race distances: 6K, 12K, 22K, and 30K, catering to a range of trail runners. As t..

The Warrior Way 5K is a trail running event held at George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe. Hosted by the school's Student Council, the race features a scenic course through pine forests, crossing creeks and logs, with natural obstacles like trees and rocks. In addition..

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 half a mile of access roads and neighborhood trails before ascending Chalk Canyon via a 2-mile singletrack to the fi..

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

The Ferris Fifty is an endurance running event held in Minden, Nevada, featuring three distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and 15 kilometers. Set in the scenic Carson Valley at the foot of the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada, the course offers a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, and minimal..

The Red Rock Canyon Ultra is a challenging endurance 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 formations mi..

Fire Fest Ultra 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, marathon, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, 100M re..

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

The Vegas Polar Plunge 5K, held annually at the Silver Springs Recreation Center in Henderson, Nevada, offers participants a unique winter running experience. Runners can choose from a 5K, 1-mile, or a virtual option, all finishing with an optional plunge into the chilly outdoor pool, with water tem..

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..

Jackpot Ultras is a premier ultramarathon event held at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip. The festival features multiple race distances including 6, 12, 24, 48-hour events, 50-mile, 100K, and 100-mile races, with both short (1.17-mile) and long (2.31-mile) USATF-certif..

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..