• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Reno
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
87/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Trail, Mixed, Road
Scenery
Riverside, Parkland, City, Waterfront, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K?

The Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 52 m.

Where does the Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K route go?

The Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K route starts at Swift Sportsdome, 1465 S. Meadows Pkwy, South Reno and finishes at Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno (home of the Reno Aces). Underfoot, expect paved city streets and bike paths (Veteran's Parkway bike path and Truckee River bike path). It passes Swift Sportsdome, Veteran's Parkway bike path, pastures and wetlands, City of Sparks and Truckee River bike path. Runs north on the Veteran's Parkway bike path through pastures and wetlands where wild horses are often spotted, then follows the Truckee River bike path west through 9 city parks to a stadium finish at the Reno Aces ballpark.

What should runners know on race day for the Rock Reno Half Marathon, Relay & 5K?

Live music at the finish line party with vendors (finish-line entertainment). 6.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Parkland
  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Destination
  • Festival
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Mixed
  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
52 m
Net elevation
15 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
3 hours 30 minutes (11:30 AM)

Race day logistics

Aid stations
6
Medal
Unique finisher's medal included with registration
Finisher tee
Rock Reno technical race shirt available as a separate purchase ($25 until Sept 4), not included with registration
On-course music
Live music at the finish line party with vendors (finish-line entertainment)

Access and course status

Start
Swift Sportsdome, 1465 S. Meadows Pkwy, South Reno
Finish
Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, Reno (home of the Reno Aces)

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Paved city streets and bike paths (Veteran's Parkway bike path and Truckee River bike path)
Landmarks
Swift Sportsdome, Veteran's Parkway bike path, pastures and wetlands, City of Sparks, Truckee River bike path, Truckee River, 9 city parks, downtown Reno, Greater Nevada Field
Notable features
  • Runs north on the Veteran's Parkway bike path through pastures and wetlands where wild horses are often spotted, then follows the Truckee River bike path west through 9 city parks to a stadium finish at the Reno Aces ballpark

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 13 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 87Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.