Trail Running Calendar Nevada 2025-2026

The Mt. Rose Hill Climb is a roughly 10+ mile out-and-back trail race from Mt. Rose Trailhead in Reno, Nevada, to the summit of Mt.Rose at 10,776 feet. The course follows single-track mountain trails through National Forest lands and Mt. Rose Wilderness, offering waterfalls, alpine scenery, and view..

Carson Canyons Trail Runs, part of Ascent Runs’ Fall Trail Series in Carson City, Nevada, offers four distances: 6K, 12K, 22K, and 30K, starting at Long Ranch Park. The courses traverse scenic but demanding trails in and above Longview Canyon, including Ash Canyon, Kings Canyon, and the Lincoln Bypa..

Warrior Way 5K is a community trail race hosted by George Whittell High School’s Student Council in Zephyr Cove, Nevada (240 Warrior Way), scheduled for September 28, 2025. The event features a 5K trail run through pine forests near Lake Tahoe, including crossings of creeks and logs over rocky terra..

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley offers three distances: a 10k run/walk (about 6 miles), a 5k run/walk (about 3.5 miles), and a 2k family run/walk on crushed granite paths and single-track trails. The course highlights CVTA trails in James Lee and Jacks Valley loops, including a 0.25 mile single-..

The Biggest Little Ultra takes place at Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada. The course is a scenic, paved 2-mile loop around the lake with a gentle 29-foot elevation gain. Distances include 50- and 100-mile races, plus fixed-time options of 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, with relays available.The event is de..

Set in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas, the Tortoise Trot Trail Run offers a 5k Trail Run/Walk and a Virtual 5k. The in-person course is a 5k-ish loop starting and finishing at the Visitor Center, combining road and trail on the Moenkopi loop for panoramic views of Southern..

Peavine Peak Hill Climb is Reno, Nevada’s second annual uphill running race to the top of Peavine Peak and back. The 9.4-mile course gains about 3,018 feet, starting at Melton Elementary School. Runners traverse a half mile on access roads and neighborhood trails to Chalk Canyon, then ascend 2 miles..

Ultra X Nevada is a five-day, 220-kilometer multi-stage ultramarathon staged in the Red Rock Conservation Area and Spring Mountain Recreation Area, just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Runners traverse a dramatic mix of alpine forests, evergreen vistas, high desert basins and striking red rock canyons,..

Trail of Terror in Lone Mountain Park, Las Vegas, NV, is a Halloween-themed trail race produced by Triple Dare Running Co. Distances include 50K (14 laps, about 26.4 miles), 50K Relay (2–6 runners), Marathon (12 laps), Half Marathon (6 laps), 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Kids’ Run, and a Summit Challenge with Lo..

Red Rock Canyon Ultra is a trail race held near Las Vegas, Nevada, in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. It offers 100K, 50K, and 17K distances, with the 100K spanning Red Rock and Cottonwood Valleys before finishing in Blue Diamond. Runners traverse from the Red Rock Visitor Center through..

Ferris Fifty in Minden, Nevada, features the inaugural 50-Miler, 50K, and 15K trail races starting at the Douglas County Fairgrounds and finishing in a festival atmosphere at TJ’s Corral outside the Carson Valley Inn. Runners traverse a mix of dirt, gravel, sand, and pavement on single-track and OHV..

Fire Fest Ultra is a weekend trail festival held near Logandale, Nevada, in the Mojave Desert at Valley of Fire State Park. It offers a wide range of distances and formats: 1M kids’ run; 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, plus a 100M relay and 24/48-hour options. The course follows backc..

Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge takes place at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. The event offers a 5k race and a Virtual 5k, both all-trail courses through the Huffaker Hills area. The course is described as entirely trail-running, offering a scenic, nature-friendly atmosphere.The race is US..

Little BIG Dog Trail Run is a Rocky Road Adventures event held at Kershaw-Ryan State Park in Caliente, Nevada, on January 24, 2026. Set on backcountry trails within the park, the trail run promises a scenic, challenging course in a Nevada state park environment. Rocky Road Adventures positions its e..

Vegas Polar Plunge, hosted by Triple Dare Running Co., is held in Henderson, Nevada at the Silver Springs outdoor pool (1951 Silver Springs Pkwy). Participants can run a 5k, a 1-mile kids’ run, or simply plunge into the cold water. The course traverses the Pittman Wash Trail, combining a scenic rout..

Set in Bootleg Canyon near Boulder City, Nevada, The Bootleg Boogie offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and half-marathon ultras through rugged desert trails above Lake Mead. The race uses a 12.5-mile loop featuring roughly 2,000 feet of climbing per lap on 90% singletrack, including the tough Black Mountain..

The Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run in Mesquite, Nevada, offers four trail distances: 50 Miler, 100 Miler, 50K, and 100K. All races follow a scenic 10-mile counter-clockwise loop that starts and finishes at the bottom parking lot, with a water station at the Loop Start and an aid station near the halfwa..

Jackpot Ultras, held at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip, is a festival-style ultramarathon with multiple distances: 6/12/24/48-hour races plus 50, 100-mile and 100-kilometer options. The event features two USATF-certified loop courses around a scenic 31-acre pond: a f..

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..

Trail Trashed Ultra takes place near Henderson, Nevada, using the 601 and McCullough Hills trails to offer a rugged, scenic mix of wide groomed trails and challenging single-track with views of Las Vegas, Henderson hills, and valleys. Distances range from 5k to 50k (including 10k, half marathon, mar..