Trail Running calendar near Sparks 2026-2027

Kokanee Trail Runs on October 4, 2026 in South Lake Tahoe features a 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K and a half mile Tadpole Trot with scenic lake and mountain courses, aid stations, sustainable event shirts, and local charity support.

A two day ultra at Sparks Marina near Reno with timed and fixed distance events on a paved, lighted loop. Options include 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hour races, 50 and 100 miles, plus a 6 hour relay.

A fatass trail run in Foresthill, CA offering 25 mile and 50 mile courses along the North Fork of the American River. Entry is free and field size is limited to 50 runners, with off trail sections and significant elevation gain.

Trail races in Nevada City on October 11 2026 include a 13.1 miles half marathon, a 10K and a 5K with mixed terrain, aid stations and views along Deer Creek. Organized by Sierra TrailBlazers and Bear Yuba Land Trust.

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 races in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park offer distances from a Kids Run to a half marathon on singletrack and paved sections, with marked courses, aid stations, a 4.5 hour time limit, and on site parking for a fee.

Peavine Peak Hill Climb in Reno is a 9.4 mile route with about 3,018 ft of elevation gain that climbs to the summit of Peavine Peak and returns via the same canyon, featuring singletrack, a rocky ATV trail and two aid stations.

A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.

The Rubicon is a remote on and off-trail foot race at Oxbow Reservoir, CA, organized by Skybreaker Racing. It offers three routes from about 15 to 43 miles with large elevation gain and multiple water crossings.

Experience the autumn scenery of Jenkinson Lake at the Trail Run at Sly Park. This event offers distances from a 5K to a 50K ultra on shaded pine forest trails with rolling hills and lakeside views.

The Sand Harbor 5K and 10K will take place in Sand Harbor on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Ferris 50 in Minden, NV features a 50-mile, 50K, and 15K across mixed trails and roads, with aid stations, bag drops for the longer distances, shuttle service from the host hotel, and a finish festival at TJ’s Corral.

A Veterans Day community run in Carson City offering a flat 5K looped course and a 1 mile park loop with awards and proceeds benefiting local student programs.

Trail running at Prison Hill OHV Staging Area near Carson City with single-track and two-track routes, course maps for multiple distances, water-only aid on the longest route, on-site bib pickup and race-day registration.

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon on December 24, 2026.

Trail 5k and virtual 5k at Huffaker Hills and Rattlesnake Mountain in Reno on December 26, 2026. Includes a long sleeve performance shirt, official timing, medical coverage, and supports the Azteca FC youth program.

Resolve2Run is an annual New Year’s Day 5K and 10K run-walk around Chicago Park School and scenic Nevada County, held as a fundraiser for the Peardale-Chicago Park Firefighters' Association, Chicago Park 4-H Club, and the school PTA.

A point to point 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon in the Sacramento foothills, running mostly on Cronan Ranch area trails from Magnolia Ranch Trail Head to Folsom Lake. A new half marathon distance has been added and proceeds support Breakt..

A cross-country ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center on March 7, 2027 offering 26 km and 10 km loops. The race raises funds for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue and includes a finish line party with food and live music.

A new backyard ultra near Pacerville, California runs a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The weekend combines a community campout, a kids race, on-site crew areas, and net proceeds to local nonprofits.