Trail Running calendar near Reno 2026-2027

Desolate Peaks is a self navigated peak bagging event in Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe. Participants choose 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits that require off trail navigation, scrambling, and route finding.

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.

A scenic point to point trail race around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles, featuring single-track sections, granite steps, and lake views, starting at Eagle Point and finishing at Lester Beach with a shuttle back to the start.

Trail 5K and 10K in Incline Village starting and finishing at the Village Green, looping through tall pines, aspen groves and creek crossings; 5K is one lap, 10K is two. The race is not scheduled for 2025.

Trail runs at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026, with 6K, 12K and 22K options. Aid stations offer water and snacks but runners must bring a bottle; there are no division awards.

Explore the scenic trails of Carson Valley with 10k, 5k, and free 2k family options. Experience the newest single track loops at the base of the mountains while supporting local trail maintenance at James Lee Memorial Park.

The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.

A student-run trail event on September 27, 2026 at George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. It features a 5K trail and an 800 meter kids' fun run, with natural trail features, student-designed shirts sold separately, and no pets..

A three day all inclusive trail running festival at Zephyr Point, Nevada, on Tahoe area trails including the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Each day has long and short route options and packages include lodging, meals and recovery..

Yuba Gold is a self guided 50K point to point in Nevada City, CA that runners may complete any day during October 2026. The original South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley course is run continuously and results are self reported.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

Kokanee Trail Runs in South Lake Tahoe on October 4, 2026 offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a noncompetitive half mile for children, scenic lake and mountain courses, sustainable event shirts, and local charity support.

Fixed time and fixed distance races take place on a paved, lighted loop at Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada. Options include 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour events, 50 mile and 100 mile races, plus a 6 hour relay.

Fatass style trail races of roughly 25 and 50 miles near Foresthill, CA, featuring off-trail route finding, significant elevation gain, limited to 50 entrants, and a shared drop bag location passed twice.

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11, 2026 feature a half marathon, 10K and 5K across mixed terrain with views along the Tribute Trail and Deer Creek. The half marathon crosses a historic swinging bridge and includes multiple aid statio..

Point to point trail races on the Bizz Johnson Trail in Lassen National Forest featuring a USATF certified Boston qualifier marathon, a 50K, an Express half and a 10K with remote starts and aid stations.

Trail running in Cool, California with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on Sierra Foothills trails. Proceeds support Georgetown Divide Ready by 21 and a Camp Taylor scholarship; family packages, childcare, and a post-race breakfast are inc..

Run through the historic site of the 1848 gold discovery in California. This event features multiple trail distances from a 5K to a Half Marathon on scenic singletrack paths along the American River.

A 3rd annual 9.4 mile hill climb in Reno with 3,018 feet of elevation gain, starting and finishing at Melton Elementary School and reaching the summit of Peavine Peak via Chalk Canyon and Tower Ridge.