Ultra Running Hub Reno, NV, United States · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Silver State 50 km
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1774 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 143 | Celime Garcia · 04:11:31 | Jennie Yeaman · 04:36:05 |
| 2025 | 50km | 81 | Jacob Banta · 04:06:52 | Jennifer Schmidt · 04:29:39 |
| 2024 | 50km | 131 | Darren Thomas · 03:44:44 | Abigail Swift · 04:48:20 |
| 2023 | 50km | 99 | Ryan Kaiser · 04:20:11 | Lauren Williams · 05:28:23 |
| 2022 | 50km | 71 | Adam Sjolund · 03:44:08 | Kelly Cronin · 05:56:50 |
| 2021 | 50km | 72 | Scott Wolfe · 04:30:51 | Sylvie Abel · 05:13:29 |
| 2019 | 50km | 77 | Michelino Sunseri · 03:55:08 | Vicky Shea · 06:02:08 |
| 2018 | 50km | 83 | Rick Floyd · 04:05:12 | Helen Pelster · 05:28:01 |
| 2017 | 50km | 75 | Noah Brautigam · 04:04:44 | Jennifer Benna · 05:33:12 |
| 2016 | 50km | 72 | Tim Tollefson · 03:58:51 | Anna Mae Flynn · 04:34:48 |
The field grew 77% between 2025 (81) and 2026 (143). 29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Silver State 50 km is a trail race in Reno, NV, organised by Silver State Striders, with its latest edition in May 2026. This 50 km event has seen 10 editions since it began in 2016.
With 143 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 86% of 2667 comparable 50k races. The course is described as having dirt, rock, pine trees, and singletrack. Runners can expect views of the Sierra Nevada from Rancho San Rafael Park.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.