Trail Running calendar near Minden 2026-2027

A 5K or 10K trail event on July 4 that starts at North Tahoe Regional Park and finishes on Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Beach. Courses pass through pine forest and single track trails with post-race beach activities.

A 3-mile walk and 5-mile run around Lower Twin Lakes at about 7,000 feet elevation, held on slightly hilly graded and paved roads with two aid stations. Proceeds support the Coleville High School Sports Boosters.

A half marathon in Auburn, CA that mixes running with extreme ironing. Participants carry their own boards and irons, perform recorded ironing stops at specified local sites, and must be entirely self-supported.

A multi-distance trail endurance event on the Tahoe Rim Trail held July 18-19, 2026, offering 23K, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options. The races are ITRA qualifiers with published time cutoffs and support local trail and community programs.

A trail event in Downieville, California with 25K, 50K, and 100K options on mostly singletrack. Courses include multiple aid stations, substantial elevation gain, and specific equipment and pacer rules for the 100K.

Mountain Tiger Donner Summit is a 12.5 mile point to point mountain trail race on Donner Summit near Soda Springs, California. It features four summits, about 3,300 feet of climbing, and includes a shuttle, raffle entry, and a finisher item..

A trail run in Auburn, CA on July 26, 2026, offering 10.5- and 5.9-mile courses through the American River Canyon with single-track trails, canal sections, notable climbs, race swag, post-race food and a beer for 21+ finishers.

A multi-loop trail marathon near Soda Springs, CA covering about 26.4 miles and 4,300 ft of gain across Royal Gorge land, with a central aid station, solo and relay options, parking at Soda Springs Ski Resort, and shuttle service to the aid..

A high Sierra trail event at Horse Canyon Trail Junction offering 5.6M, 10.5M, 21M and 50K options across alpine loops. The course sits near 7,400 feet with two aid stations, limited field size, and variable mountain weather.

The 50th annual Pinecrest Run on August 9, 2026 in Pinecrest, CA features a five mile route around Pinecrest Lake and a one mile paved race. The event raises funds for Pinecrest Expedition Academy and does not allow pets.

Trail races based at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The Marlette 50K covers about 30 miles of Sierra single track with Marlette Lake at mid course while the 10 Miler is a round trip to Marlette Lake.

Experience the beauty of Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area with trail distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon through scenic pine forests and rolling single track.

Desolate Peaks is an unmarked peak bagging event in Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe. Runners navigate mostly off trail across talus fields and granite ledges on 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits with marginal support and a time limit.

A trail event at Granite Beach on August 23, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses for runners and their dogs, with finisher medals and dog bandanas; aid stations provide drinks and gels and dogs have their own water.

A community run in Tahoe Vista with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run across grass fields, paved bike paths and park trails. Parking and a participant hat are included, and proceeds support a park nonprofit.

A USATF sanctioned trail 5k at Hidden Valley Regional Park in Reno on September 5, 2026. Proceeds benefit Azteca FC and all participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, and sticker.

Trail races at Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn State Recreation Area on September 6, 2026. Options include a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 6.2 mile 10K, each with notable elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe of roughly 7 to 7.5 miles (11 to 12 km). The mostly single-track course has moderate climbs, granite steps, scenic lake views, parking options, and a shuttle back to the start.

A memorial community climb on September 12, 2026 to Mt. Grant Mountain near Hawthorne, NV, featuring a roughly 17 mile route with about 7000 feet of ascent and a planned 9/11 tribute that supports the Veterans Memorial Park.

A just over 10 mile out and back trail climb to the 10,776' Mt. Rose summit raising funds for Washoe County Search and Rescue. Single-track mountain trail, two water-only aid stations, volunteer stopwatch timing, USATF sanctioned.