Nevada
Nevada Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nevada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 28 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nevada below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail races of 1.864 km, 3.6 mi, 10.31 mi and 18.64 mi at Cathedral Gorge State Park on October 24, 2026, with in-person and virtual options.
Scenic out and back trail run on Lake Tahoe's East Shore, starting and ending at Sand Harbor State Park with 5 km and 10 km options, coming in 2027.
November 2026
A Las Vegas run and walk raising oral cancer awareness with a trail 5k, a paved 1k, and a virtual 5k plus free oral cancer screenings.
A trail event in Reno on November 7, 2026 offering a steep 10K and a less technical 5K with proceeds to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
A Veterans Day running event in Carson City featuring a 5K and 1 mile course, participant medals and ribbons, and proceeds supporting Carson High Safe Grad.
Trail ultras near Red Rock Escarpment outside Las Vegas with 100k, 50k and 17k routes, aid stations every 5.5 to 8.5 miles and a 200 runner cap.
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.
A weekend trail festival in Valley of Fire State Park featuring a roughly 17 mile loop, multiple ultramarathon and shorter race options, camping, food, and evening events.
A Thanksgiving morning event at Floyd Lamb Park offering 10K, 5K and 1-mile distances on an out-and-back crushed limestone trail with race timing and participant swag.
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.
December 2026
Trail 5k and virtual 5k near Reno on December 26, 2026, on an all-trail course with official timing, finisher medal, shirt, and EMT coverage.
January 2027
A winter festival at Ward Mountain Recreation Area with cross country ski, snowshoe, fat tire bike and trail run options plus kids snow games on January 16, 2027.
A ninth annual trail event at Kershaw-Ryan State Park on January 23, 2027 offering 4K and 14K courses that can be run with a dog. Registration includes custom swag and finisher items; dogs must be leashed and waivers signed.
A looped trail event in Boulder City offering 100-mile, 50-mile, and half-marathon distances on a 12.5-mile loop with substantial elevation gain and centralized aid.
February 2027
A multi-day ultrarunning festival at Cornerstone Park offering 48, 24, 12, and 6 hour races plus 100 mile, 100K and 50 mile events including the USATF 100 Mile Championship.
A multi-distance ultrarun near Mesquite, NV in the Arizona Strip featuring 50K, 50M, 100K and 100M on a looped desert course with aid stations and pacer options; registration opens May 4, 2026.
March 2027
Trail Trashed on March 6, 2027 features multiple trail distances on the 601 and McCullough trails with aid stations, awards, and on-site beer and Micheladas.
Six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches and a medal for six laps, and compete for leaderboard spots and cash prizes.
A backyard ultra at Cathedral Gorge State Park where runners repeat a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one runner completes the final extra lap, with day and night courses.