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The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race

Name: The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race
Start: 2025-02-02
End: 2025-02-02
Location: Truckee

Truckee, United States • 2 Feb 2025

The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race, organized by the Donner Party Mountain Runners, is a beloved annual event taking place on February 2, 2025, in Truckee, California. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, welcoming runners of all experience levels. The registration fee is $25, with discounts available for DPMR members. Snowshoes are available for rent on a limited basis, and local shops also offer rentals. The event emphasizes community and inclusivity, encouraging all mountain runners to join and enjoy the scenic trails of the Truckee-Tahoe area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Truckee

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 8

Hidden Valley Hammer

Reno - 24 mi from Truckee

5 km

10 km

Test your limits on the Hidden Valley Hammer in Reno NV with a steep, technical 10K and a scenic 5K loop for a gentler trail option. Celebrate after with food, live music and craft drinks while supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation..

Tuesday Nov 11

Veterans Day Fun Run - Carson City

Carson City - 25 mi from Truckee

5 km

Celebrate Veterans Day with a lively 5K fun run at Korean War Veterans Memorial Park in Carson City. All ages welcome and proceeds support Carson High Safe Grad and Nation's Finest, with discounted entry for veterans, military, and students..

Saturday Nov 15

Desert Island Trail Runs

Carson City - 25 mi from Truckee

5 km

10 km

21 km

Run the Desert Island Trail Runs in Carson City on November 15, 2025 with 21K, 10K and 5K routes across scenic Prison Hill single and double track. As the final fall series race, it welcomes all levels and features on course water stations.

Saturday Dec 27

Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge

Reno - 24 mi from Truckee

0 km

5 km

Join the Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge on December 27 in Reno for a scenic trail 5k or virtual 5k that benefits Azteca FC youth cross country and track. Enjoy Huffaker Hills terrain, a performance long sleeve shirt and official timing.

Saturday May 16

Silver State 50/50

Reno - 24 mi from Truckee

13 mi

50 km

50 mi

Tackle rugged trails at the Silver State 50/50 in Reno on May 16, 2026, offering 50 mile, 50K and trail half marathon distances across scenic, challenging singletrack. Expect big climbs, friendly aid stations and a classic ultra vibe.

Fri - Tue Jun 12-16

Tahoe 200

Lake Tahoe - 18 mi from Truckee

200 mi

Run around Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe 200, a rugged 200 mile ultramarathon along the Tahoe Rim Trail with alpine lakes, long ridgelines and forest single track. Massive elevation, full aid stations and a 105 hour cutoff make this a true advent..