Trail Running calendar near Mesquite 2025-2026

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..

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..

The Capstone 50K is a trail running event held in St. George, Utah, featuring a scenic 10K loop course with expansive desert views. Participants run the loop multiple times depending on their race distance: one loop for the 10K, two for the half marathon, and five for the 50K.The course is run in al..

Last One Standing Ultra Marathon is held in Saint George, Utah, on the asphalt Mayor's Loop along the Virgin River, with city and river viewpoints. Adult ultra covers 102 miles by completing 17 loops around a 6-mile course, with the final lap an all-out race to determine winners. A kids division run..

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..

Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run is a trail racing event in Mesquite, Nevada. It offers four distances: 50 Miler, 100 Miler, 50K, and 100K. Each race uses a scenic 10‑mile counterclockwise loop that starts and finishes at the bottom parking area.The course features a steep first mile climb, rolling hills..

Jackpot Ultras is an all-ages ultrarunning festival held at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, Nevada, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The event offers multiple distances: 100 Mile (short and long courses), 100KM, 50 Mile, plus 24-, 12-, and 6-Hour fixed-time races. The short course is a USATF-ce..

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..

Red Mountain 50K, 30K, and the Dirty Hurty Half take place near Ivins, Utah, on March 7, 2026, along the Santa Clara Reserve trails. The course starts on Gates Lane Bridge, climbs onto BLM roads, then follows single-track through the reserve. Racers wind in a clover-shaped loop, visiting Cove Wash T..

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..

Located in rural Nevada, Cappy’s Backyard Ultra is hosted at Cathedral Gorge State Park, Panaca, Lincoln County. The race uses the Backyard Ultra format: a 4.1667-mile loop completed each hour until only one runner remains. Two course options exist: Day Loop (about 25% road, 75% MTB singletrack) wit..

Zion Ultras, a Vacation Races event, is held at Ruby Rider Ranch in Apple Valley, Utah, just southeast of Zion National Park. The series offers five distances: 100 Mile, 100K, 60K, 30K, and a Trail Half Marathon. Runners tackle challenging dirt-trail courses through the Southern Utah desert, with sw..

Deja Vu in Las Vegas, NV is staged at Mountain’s Edge Regional Park. The event offers a wide range of distances: 1 mile kids’ run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, 50K, and a 50K relay for 1–6 runners. It’s billed as a recycled-run with past medals, shirts, and awards to keep costs down, and is pro..