Trail Running calendar near Sparks 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

Trail 5K and 10K in Incline Village, Nevada, starting and finishing at Village Green Park. The course loops through tall pines, aspen groves and creek crossings; 5K is one lap and 10K is two laps.

A five hour rogaine in Reno on September 13, 2026, over desert trails with creative navigation and unique checkpoints. Restrooms and water are on site; participants should bring hydration, nutrition, gaiters and trekking poles.

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.

Trail event at James Lee Memorial Park near Carson City offering 10k, 5k and a free family 2k. 5k and 10k registration includes a one year Carson Valley Trails Association membership; 2k welcomes strollers and leashed dogs.

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..

Yuba Gold is a self guided *50K* on the original point to point course near Nevada City, CA, held October 1 to 31, 2026. Runners complete the course in one continuous outing and submit an activity link for verification and ranking.