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Ferris 50

Name: Ferris 50
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Minden

Minden, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Ferris 50 endurance run

Ferris 50 is an endurance running event held on November 7, 2026 in Carson Valley. The event presents a range of distances and is described as suitable both for experienced runners seeking an off-season challenge and for less experienced runners exploring longer distances at an entry level. The route offers views of Job's Peak and Carson Valley.

The available distances are:

50 miles
50 kilometers
15 kilometers

The course begins at Douglas County Fairgrounds Arena and finishes at TJ's Corral at Carson Valley Inn. The information provided emphasizes testing physical and mental endurance while running through the local landscape.

Specific start and finish times are not provided here. Contact and registration details appear on event materials but are not included in this description. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Nevada Minden

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

15 km

15k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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