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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Reno
  • Open entry

Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon

This race edition

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Entry options

2027 edition

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

Modelled energy-cost change 5.4% versus flat · net elevation -0 m

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Decision summary

Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon at a glance

Route ascent
546 m

Lower than 9% of comparable mapped races

Evidence depth
21 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon?

The Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon route has 546 m of ascent, 546 m of descent and an estimated 5.4% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon route go?

The Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon route starts at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, northwest Reno, Nevada; staged in the Great Basin Adventure area within the Nevada Family Farms area, next to the Arboretum. Underfoot, expect trail. The setting includes countryside and coastal. Trekking/trail poles are permitted.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Coastal
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Desert

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Community
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Trail
Elevation character
Hilly

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
Trail Half Marathon overall cutoff is 3 p.m.

Race day logistics

Medal
Awards go to overall men's and women's winners plus age-group awards across seven age divisions.

Access and course status

Start
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, northwest Reno, Nevada; staged in the Great Basin Adventure area within the Nevada Family Farms area, next to the Arboretum.

Course facts

Surface
Trail
Notable features
  • Cupless race: runners must carry their own drinking vessels at aid stations. Trekking/trail poles are permitted. The course is on a multi-use mountain shared with motorcyclists, mountain bikers and ATV users, contributing to its rugged, old-school vibe

How hilly is the Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon?

19%20%23%18%20%
  • Steep descent 19%
  • Descent 20%
  • Flat 23%
  • Climb 18%
  • Steep climb 20%
Total ascent
546 m
Net elevation
−0 m
GAP factor
5.4%
Longest climb
1,500 m at 8.9%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

More race details

Is the Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Half Marathon flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 5.4% slower than a flat course, with about 546 m of total ascent.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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