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Ferris 50

Minden, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Event details

Ferris 50 is an endurance run held on November 7, 2026 in Minden, Nevada. The event offers three distances:

  • 50 M
  • 50K
  • 15K

All distances start at the Douglas County Fairgrounds arena and finish at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn. Registered racers qualify for a special rate at the host hotel, Carson Valley Inn, which is adjacent to the finish area.

Course, support and policies

Courses traverse single-track, OHV trails, mountain bike trails, and limited paved sections, with surfaces including dirt, gravel, sand, and pavement. The 50M course includes seven aid stations at approximately mile 9.5, 15.7, 21.9, 29, 34.6, 41.2, and 46.2. The 50k course has four aid stations at approximately mile 9.5, 15.7, 21.9, and 26.9. The 15k course has three aid stations at approximately mile 3, 5, and 7. Bag drops are available for the 50M and 50k and are collected at packet pickup.

Safety patrols on OHV and mountain bike will cover the course. Participants should be aware of local wildlife such as wild horses and coyotes. Pacers are generally not allowed; trekking poles are allowed. Crews are permitted with one vehicle per runner. 50M and 50k runners are required to begin with a light source. Cutoff times by aid station and other race rules will be posted prior to the event. Prize and finisher items are specified for each distance. 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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