Reno
Trail Running Calendar near Reno 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Reno for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail runs from Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake featuring Sierra single track, panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley, with a 50K and a 10 Miler option.
September 2026
A community run in Tahoe Vista with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run across grass fields, paved bike paths and park trails. Parking and a participant hat are included, and proceeds support a park nonprofit.
A USATF sanctioned trail 5k at Hidden Valley Regional Park in Reno on September 5, 2026. Proceeds benefit Azteca FC and all participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, and sticker.
A just over 10 mile out and back trail climb to the 10,776' Mt. Rose summit raising funds for Washoe County Search and Rescue. Single-track mountain trail, two water-only aid stations, volunteer stopwatch timing, USATF sanctioned.
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.
October 2026
A multi-day ultra at Sparks Marina with fixed-time and fixed-distance races, a six hour relay, a paved lighted loop, and electronic chip timing.
A 9.4 mile out and back hill run in Reno with 3,018 ft of elevation gain reaching the summit of Peavine Peak and two aid stations along the route.
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
A fundraising nordic ski event at Tahoe Cross Country Center offering 26 km and 10 km loop courses, a Tour Wave option, and a postrace party supporting Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue.
May 2027
Runners complete 4.167 mile laps each hour at Sparks Marina until one person remains; 3, 6, and 12 hour mini races are also offered and the event is a Bronze Ticket qualifier.