Trail Running calendar near Sparks 2025-2026

Celebrate the season with Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run on the scenic El Dorado Trail, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon. Enjoy oak lined views, festive fun, aid stations and a commemorative medal at the fini..

Run Rattlesnake Mountain trails in Reno with a 5k or virtual 5k, get a long sleeve tech shirt, and support Azteca FC youth cross country. All ages 5 and up are welcome with official timing and EMT support.

Join the Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race in Truckee, California on February 8, 2026 for a scenic 5K or 10K on winter trails. Limited snowshoes are available first come first served and members enjoy extra swag and discounts.

Run scenic foothill trails near Sacramento at the Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run. Pick the 50K or half marathon and finish at Browns Ravine for a memorable day of trails, great aid stations, and a locally made finisher medal.

Run the Ruck a Chuck 50K on March 14, 2026 in Foresthill, California, through scenic Sierra Nevada foothills along sections of the Western States Trail. Enjoy rugged trail scenery and a memorable day on the dirt.

Run scenic single track through towering pines and wildflower meadows at Paiute Meadows Trail Run in Susanville, with options from a kids 1 mile to a rugged 50K. Enjoy climbs, water crossings and lively trail community.

Take on rugged Sierra trails at the Silver State 50/50 in Reno's Rancho San Rafael Park, with 50 mile, 50 kilometer and half marathon options. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and well stocked aid stations to keep you moving.

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2026) The event takes place in Foresthill, CA (24750 Foresthill Rd) over Memorial Day weekend. It offers three training runs that cover the final 70 miles of the Western States cou..

The Tahoe 200 is a 200.2 mile ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe on National Forest lands, with ridge runs, alpine lakes, rock gardens and Desolation Wilderness views. With robust aid and a 105 hour cutoff this qualifier for Hardrock 100 and W..

Take on the Tahoe 100k, a 62.9 mile ultramarathon near Stateline, NV with a 24 hour cutoff on nearly all singletrack. Expect ridgeline views, alpine sections to 9,800 feet and a sweeping pass by Star Lake in the Sierra Nevada.

Broken Arrow Skyrace at Palisades Tahoe June 18 to 21, 2026 is a four day mountain running festival with exposed high alpine terrain, ladders and possible snow. Nine distances span a big 46K to a kids run with food, craft beer and music.

Run a scenic loop through Susan River Canyon on the Bizz Johnson and Southside Trails, with 22K, 14K and 7K options. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a custom medal and microfiber towel and riverside postrace refreshments.

Run the legendary Western States 100, a 100.2 mile trail ultramarathon through Sierra high country and gold country with 18,000 feet of climbing and scenic river crossings. The 2026 race is June 27 to 28 and entry is by lottery.

Run the Tahoe Rim Trail around Lake Tahoe with four distances from 23K to 100 mile, featuring scenic single track and big climbs plus a demanding 100 mile with 20,000 feet of gain. Live GPS tracking for 100 mile, 100K and 50K.

Run scenic singletrack and river canyons around Downieville, California in the Lost Sierra Endurance Race with 25K, 50K, and 100K options. Rugged mountain trails, solid aid support, and a lively finish await.

Challenge yourself at the Emerald Bay Trail Run on September 12, 2026, a point to point 7 mile 11 km route from Eagle Point to Lester Beach around stunning Emerald Bay. Expect technical single track, moderate climbs and sweeping Lake Tahoe..

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley in Carson City offers scenic 10k, 5k and family 2k routes over local loops and single track climbs. Tech shirts for 5k and 10k finishers and kid medals for the 2k add family friendly perks.

Signal Peak Trail Runs on Oct 3, 2026 near Nevada City offer 50K and 24 mile out and back courses featuring technical, rocky terrain. The 50K adds a summit loop up Signal Peak with sweeping views of Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding.

Euchre Bar Massacre is a fatass style adventure run along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the American River. Choose 25 or 50 miles, expect remote support, big climbing and rugged riverside trails for a raw endurance challenge.

Join the inaugural Champion Mine Trail Race on October 11, 2026 in Nevada City, CA with 13.1 mile and 5K routes weaving through towering pines, a historic swinging bridge and creekside views. Enjoy a finishers medal and lively small town ra..