Nevada
Nevada Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nevada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 33 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nevada below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
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.
Trail runs of 10k, 5k and a free 2k family run at James Lee Memorial Park in Carson City. 5k and 10k registration includes a one year CVTA membership and tech shirts are provided to finishers.
Trail 5K at George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove on September 27, 2026, with an 800 meter kids run, student fundraising and a post race drawing.
Three days of trail running at Zephyr Point on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Flume Trail and Pacific Crest Trail with long and short daily options and all-inclusive lodging and meals.
October 2026
Obstacle course weekend at Nevada State University in Henderson with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, workshops and Hurricane Heat endurance events.
Test your limits at the Sparks Marina with fixed time or distance races ranging from 3 hours to 100 miles on a scenic paved loop.
A community-focused race fundraiser in Carson City offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, family fun run and a 0.0 None Run to support Legacy Christian Academy facilities.
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.
Explore the scenic trails and mountain views of Carson City in this fall trail run featuring 5K, 10K, and 21K distances over technical terrain.
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.
5K and 10K trail races at Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe's East Shore with a costume contest, race shirt, digital photo, and post-race festivities.
November 2026
Community run and walk raising funds for the Pharar Foundation with 5k and 1k routes at Floyd Lamb Park plus a virtual 5k option.
Reno trail event on Nov 7, 2026 with a steep technical 10K and a milder 5K; 100% of proceeds support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
Veterans Day runs in Carson City offering a flat scenic 5K and 1 Mile at Silver Saddle Ranch, with fees supporting Carson High Safe Grad and a donation to Nation's Finest.
Trail ultramarathon near Las Vegas with 100K, 50K and 17K routes through Red Rock Canyon on November 14, 2026.
Trail races at Prison Hill Recreation Area near Carson City offering 5K, 10K and 21K courses on single and two track trails with water aid on the 21K.
Fire Fest Ultra runs November 21 to 22 2026 at Logandale Trails in Nevada. It offers distances from a 1 mile kids run up to a 100 mile race with in person and virtual options, aid stations, hot morning beverages and camping.
Turkey Rock is a Thanksgiving morning running event at Floyd Lamb Park offering 10K, 5K and a 1 mile walk on a crushed limestone out and back with desert scenery, chip timing, race shirt and awards.
Thanksgiving event on the Historic Railroad Trail near Lake Mead offering a half marathon, 12K, 5K and 1 mile with overall and age group awards.