Logo

Silver State 50/50

Reno, United States • 16 May 2026

The Silver State 50/50 is a renowned endurance trail running event held annually at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, Nevada. Celebrating its 41st year for the 50-mile and 50-kilometer races and 18th for the trail half-marathon, it offers challenging courses featuring rugged terrain, significant elevation changes, and scenic views of the Sierra Nevada and Truckee Meadows. The 50-mile race includes a notable 7.1-mile loop called "Jimmy’s Loop" with about 9,000 feet of ascent/descent, while the 50K covers 31 miles with 5,500 feet of elevation change. The half-marathon provides 13.1 miles of single-track trail with 1,800 feet of climbing. The event emphasizes community spirit, well-marked courses, and excellent aid stations, making it a favorite for ultra runners and trail enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Nevada Reno

Race information

Website
50 mi
9000 m+
50 Mile
32 mi
5500 m+
50 Kilometer
13 mi
1800 m+
Trail Half-Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Xterra Lake Tahoe

Incline Village - 20 mi from Reno

...

XTERRA Lake Tahoe, held in Incline Village, NV, at Lake Tahoe, features multiple off-road events: Full Distance Triathlon (1.5K swim, 35.5K bike, 10K run), Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 35.5K bike, 5K run), Aquabike (1.5K swim, 35.5K bike), and Trail Runs (5K and 10K). Known as the all-time classic o..

Carson Canyons Trail Runs

Carson City - 25 mi from Reno

The Carson Canyons Trail Runs, hosted by Ascent Runs, take place at Long Ranch Park in Carson City, Nevada. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this event offers four challenging distances: 6K, 12K, 22K, and 30K. The courses feature scenic yet demanding terrain, including jeep roads and single-track t..

The Biggest Little Ultra

Sparks - 3 mi from Reno

...

The Biggest Little Ultra is a multi-day ultrarunning event held at Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada, a scenic location featuring a 2-mile paved, lighted loop with minimal elevation gain. The race offers various fixed-time and fixed-distance options, including 6, 12, 24, and 48-hour races, as well as..

Peavine Peak Hill Climb

Reno

The Peavine Peak Hill Climb is a challenging 9.4-mile race held in Reno, Nevada, featuring a total elevation gain of 3,018 feet. Starting at Melton Elementary School, runners navigate access roads and neighborhood trails before ascending Chalk Canyon via singletrack. The course then tackles a steep,..

Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge

Reno

The Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge is a trail running event held at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. Featuring a 5k race and a virtual 5k option, the course is entirely on scenic trails through the beautiful Huffaker Hills. Open to youth and adult athletes aged 5 and up, the race is officia..

Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs

Carson City - 25 mi from Reno

Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (TRTER) is a nonprofit trail ultramarathon series in the Lake Tahoe region, centered around the Spooner Lake Backcountry near Carson City, Nevada, with the Start/Finish relocated to Carson City. The event offers three distances: 100 miles, 100K, and 50K, run on the Tah..