Nevada
Nevada Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nevada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 27 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nevada below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A Veterans Day event in Carson City offering a 5K and 1 Mile along ranch and river routes, with medals, ribbons, on-site facilities, and proceeds supporting local causes.
Trail ultra races near Las Vegas with 100k, 50k and 17k courses through sandstone canyons, quarries and remote desert sections with aid stations and pacer options.
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.
Free in person Turkey Trot run or walk at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park in Las Vegas on November 21, 2026, organized by Lone Mountain Bandits.
Thanksgiving Day running event at Floyd Lamb Park with 10K, 5K and 1M on a crushed limestone out-and-back course with desert and mountain views.
Thanksgiving morning runs along the Historic Railroad Trail near Lake Mead with half marathon, 12K, 5K and 1 mile options plus medals 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.
Looped ultramarathon at Bootleg Canyon near Boulder City NV on January 30 2027 with 100 miles, 50 miles and a half marathon and significant elevation gain.
February 2027
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.
Multiple road race distances and a one-mile stroll on the Historic Railroad Trail in Boulder City, featuring six tunnels and views of Lake Mead near Hoover Dam.
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.
April 2027
Multiple trail and road distances at Mountain’s Edge Regional Park in Las Vegas, including relay teams and virtual entries with mailed medals.
May 2027
Backyard Ultra at Sparks Marina on May 22, 2027 features repeated 4.167 mile yards with open-ended and 3, 6, 12, 24 hour mini race options and finisher awards.
June 2027
Looped trail races at Mt Charleston with solo and relay formats, offering distances from a 1 mile kids run up to 38.45 miles.
A 62.3 mile ultramarathon on nearly all singletrack around Lake Tahoe, with about 11,498 feet of ascent, 23,000 feet total elevation change and peaks near 9,800 feet.