Truckee
Trail Running Calendar near Truckee 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Truckee for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Community 5K and 1 mile fun run in Tahoe Vista on 09/05/2026, free registration listed, parking included, proceeds support Friends of the Park.
A USATF sanctioned 5K trail race on September 5 at Hidden Valley Regional Park with awards, participant shirts and medals, EMS coverage, and proceeds benefiting Azteca FC.
A point-to-point trail run around Emerald Bay of about 7 miles (approximately 11 to 12 km). The single-track course includes granite steps and moderate climbs and finishes at Lester Beach with shuttle service back to the start.
Out-and-back hill climb just under 10 miles from Mt. Rose Summit Trailhead to Relay Peak, a fundraiser for Washoe County Search and Rescue with on-course aid stations and volunteer timing.
A five-hour navigation rogaine on desert trails around the Reno Sports Complex with unique checkpoints, on-site water and restrooms, and free registration.
Trail runs in Incline Village NV offering 5K and 10K on pine and aspen trails with creek crossings and a start and finish at the Village Green.
Trail runs at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026, with 6K, 12K and 22K options. Aid stations offer water and snacks but runners must bring a bottle; there are no division awards.
Trail runs of 10k, 5k and a free 2k family run at James Lee Memorial Park in Carson City. 5k and 10k registration includes a one year CVTA membership and tech shirts are provided to finishers.
The Great Trail Race is a point to point event between Truckee and Tahoe City, California, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Participants may choose gravel bike, mountain bike, or trail run and select either an Elite or Classic course.
A student-run trail 5K in Zephyr Cove with an 800 meter kids run, creek and log crossings, medals, popsicles for kids, and student-designed shirts sold separately.
A three day trail festival at Zephyr Point with long and short daily trail options on the Tahoe Rim Trail Flume Trail and Pacifc Crest Trail, plus lakeside headquarters.
October 2026
Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.
A two day ultra at Sparks Marina near Reno with timed and fixed distance events on a paved, lighted loop. Options include 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hour races, 50 and 100 miles, plus a 6 hour relay.
A 9.4 mile hill climb in Reno on October 17, 2026, with 3,018 feet of elevation gain from Melton Elementary School to Peavine Peak and back.
A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.
5K and 10K trail races at Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe's East Shore with a costume contest, race shirt, digital photo, and post-race festivities.
November 2026
A Veterans Day community run in Carson City offering a flat 5K looped course and a 1 mile park loop with awards and proceeds benefiting local student programs.
Trail running at Prison Hill OHV Staging Area near Carson City with single-track and two-track routes, course maps for multiple distances, water-only aid on the longest route, on-site bib pickup and race-day registration.
December 2026
Trail 5k and virtual 5k at Huffaker Hills and Rattlesnake Mountain in Reno on December 26, 2026. Includes a long sleeve performance shirt, official timing, medical coverage, and supports the Azteca FC youth program.
March 2027
Nordic ski event in Tahoe City on March 7, 2027 offering 26 km and 10 km loops, a limited untimed Tour Wave, and fundraising for Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue.