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..

Join the Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge on December 27 in Reno for a scenic trail 5k or virtual 5k that benefits Azteca FC youth cross country and track. Enjoy Huffaker Hills terrain, a performance long sleeve shirt and official timing.

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..

The Tahoe 100k is a mountain ultramarathon in the Sierra Nevada near Stateline, Nevada, covering 62.9 miles on mostly singletrack with 11,766 feet of climb and sweeping ridgeline views. Run past alpine Star Lake over rugged trail and aim to..

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.

Scenic 7 mile 11 km Emerald Bay Trail, a point to point single track from Eagle Point to Lester Beach with moderate climbs and granite steps. Take in lake views, then hop the shuttle back and enjoy post race snacks.

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 in Nevada City for a scenic half marathon or 5K through pines, along Deer Creek, and across a historic swinging bridge. Enjoy stocked aid stations and a locally made finisher medal.