Trail Running calendar near Carson City 2026-2027

A spring trail race in Cool presented by Altra, Dirty Secret offers two single-track courses through meadows, hills and a creek crossing. The event is limited to 600 runners and includes a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Trail races from 5K to 50K around Jenkinson Lake on May 9, 2026, with a 100 runner daily cap. Parking and registration are at the Scales Parking Lot; most distances finish at the Waterfall Trailhead and a $5 day use fee applies.

Trail races in Reno offering 50 mile, 50 kilometer and 13.1 mile courses on dirt trails and roads. The courses feature substantial climbing and descending and start and finish at Rancho San Rafael Park.

Experience the final 70 miles of the Western States trail during this three day training event featuring supported runs of 19, 20, and 32 miles through iconic canyon terrain and mountain climbs.

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville on May 23, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon, paved and unpaved sections, aid stations, color-coded course markings, and medals for finishers.

A dog friendly 5K and 1 mile event at North Tahoe Regional Park with an expo, non competitive activities, and a fundraiser supporting local animal rescue and veterinary care.

A trail running event in Arnold, California on May 31, 2026 offering distances from 50k to 5k around White Pines Lake and the Arnold Rim Trail, with proceeds supporting the Arnold Rim Trail Association.

A 10km trail run on the Olmsted Loop at Auburn State Recreation Area in Cool, California on June 6, 2026. The race takes place the same day as the Coolest Ride and Tie and Equathon events.

The Cool Summer Night Run will take place in Cool on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A 200-mile trail race around Lake Tahoe following much of the Tahoe Rim Trail, with aspen meadows, rock gardens, small alpine lakes and extended ridgeline views. Event dates are June 12–16, 2026.

Multiple trail distances take place on two scenic loops near Cool, California on June 13-14, 2026, with live tracking and chip timing. Routes combine single track and fire roads and range from a 5K up to 100K.

A 100 mile looped trail ultramarathon near Cool, California covering alternating 13.5 mile and 11.5 mile loops, with live tracking, timed cutoffs, aid stations, and finisher buckle, shirt, and medal.

Three distances start and finish at the Village at Palisades Tahoe with scenic out and back courses along paved trails by the Truckee River. Aid stations, race shirt, finisher medal, free photo, and beer for participants 21 years or older.

A 100-kilometer ultramarathon on nearly all singletrack around Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe 100K features 11,500 feet of climbing, peaks near 9,800 feet, three aid stations, and a 24-hour cutoff.

A multi-day skyrunning festival at Palisades Tahoe featuring technical, high-alpine courses and multiple distances including an Ascent, 23k, 46k, the Iron Face via ferrata, and a kids race.

On June 20, 2026 at Sparks Marina runners complete a *4.167 mile* yard each hour until one person remains; mini Backyard races of 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours use the same rules and award finishers.

A historic 100.2 mile trail run from Olympic Valley to Auburn on June 27 and 28 2026, featuring high alpine and river crossings, large elevation change, and traditional belt buckle time standards for sub 24 and sub 30 hour finishes.

Experience an ultra trail run through the scenic forests between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This 50 km loop features rocky summits and 4500 feet of elevation gain with full course support and post race festivities in Tahoe City.

A July 4 trail event at North Tahoe Regional Park finishing on Tahoe Vista Beach, offering 5K and 10K distances, a finish-area costume contest, post-race music and food, and age-group awards.

Iron X is an unofficial extreme ironing half marathon in Auburn, CA where participants run while ironing a button-up shirt at several designated locations; participants must be self-supported, carry their own gear, and record video proof.