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The Biggest Little Ultra

Sparks, United States • 9-11 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Biggest Little Ultra is an ultramarathon event in Reno, Nevada, held over two days for runners and walkers. The course is described as flat and safe. The event includes both fixed-time and fixed-distance formats and donates a portion of its proceeds to the nonprofit Liberty Dogs.

Race formats and details

Fixed-time options include 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour events, plus a 6-hour relay for teams of up to six. Fixed-distance options are:

  • 50 mile
  • 100 mile

The event is supported by multiple sponsors, including Aflac, Broadbent & Associates, Hammer Nutrition, Kro-built, Mount to Coast, Sierra Summit Tax and Wealth Management, and Shaklee. Registration information, course maps, lodging details, and contact information are available from the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Nevada Sparks

Race information

Website
48 km
48 Hour
24 km
24 Hour
100 mi
100 Mile
12 km
12 Hour
50 mi
50 Mile
6 km
6 Hour
6 km
6-Hour Relay
3 km
3 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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