Trail Running calendar near Sparks 2026-2027

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 200 mile trail race around Lake Tahoe on sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail, featuring lake views, aspen meadows, rock gardens, small alpine lakes and long ridgelines. The event dates are June 12–16, 2026.

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 near Lake Tahoe with 11,500 feet of climbing and over 23,000 feet of elevation change on mostly singletrack. The course reaches about 9,800 feet and passes Star Lake.

A four day Skyrace at Palisades Tahoe on June 18–21, 2026, offering technical mountain distances from a steep Ascent to a 46K, plus youth and multi-day Crown options. The courses feature alpine exposure, ladders, hand lines, and a large pri..

A cupless trail race in the Susan River Canyon featuring a loop from Hobo Camp that uses the Bizz Johnson Trail outbound and flowy South Side singletrack on the return. Three distances are offered and all finishers receive a towel and medal..

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 100 mile trail race along the trans Sierra Western States Trail from Olympic Valley to Auburn, featuring over 15,000 feet of ascent and more than 22,000 feet of descent. Entry for 2026 is allocated by a lottery system.

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.

The Run to the Beach - Tahoe Vista will take place in Tahoe Vista on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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.

Trail races around Downieville featuring 100K, 50K, and 25K courses on mostly singletrack with stocked aid stations, required gear for the 100K, limited local lodging, and distance specific awards.

A 12.5 mile point to point mountain trail race on Donner Summit in Soda Springs, California on July 25, 2026. The course covers four summits with 3,300 feet of elevation gain and includes shuttle service from the finish to the start.

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 race on August 8, 2026 near Horse Canyon Trail Junction, offering four distances up to a 50K run as three 10.5 mile loops with about 7,500 feet of climbing. Two aid stations and a 100 runner limit are in place.

A multi-distance trail event on August 22, 2026 around Jenkinson Lake with a 100-runner daily cap, starts at Scales Parking Lot and most races finish at the Waterfall Trailhead, with aid stations and a $5 day use parking fee.

A navigation-focused peak-bagging event in Desolation Wilderness offering 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits. Routes are mostly off trail with unmarked navigation, talus and scrambling, and only minimal event support.

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.