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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Ultramarathon
  • 80.5 km
  • Reno
  • Open entry

Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon

This race edition

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2027 edition

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

Modelled energy-cost change 8.6% versus flat · net elevation -1 m

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Decision summary

Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon at a glance

Route ascent
2,716 m

Lower than 47% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
10:38/km

14:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Evidence depth
43 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon, 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) Ultramarathon?

The Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon route has 2,716 m of ascent, 2,717 m of descent and an estimated 8.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

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

The Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon 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 and finishes at Rancho San Rafael Park, northwest Reno. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Peavine Mountain, Jimmy's Loop, Radio Towers, Poeville and Peavine Summit. Trekking/trail poles are permitted.

What should runners know on race day for the Silver State 50/50 (Reno) Ultramarathon?

11.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Countryside
  • Coastal
  • Desert

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Community
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Trail
Elevation character
Mountainous
Technicality
Technical

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
50 Mile: 14-hour 15-minute overall cutoff, with intermediate cutoffs at Long Valley Aid Station (mile 25.3) at 1:15 p.m. and Peavine Aid Station at 5:15 p.m. 50K: 13-hour 15-minute overall cutoff, with a 5:15 p.m. cutoff at Peavine Aid Station.
Qualification status
No qualifying standard required; open Entry trail ultra often used as a training race for Western States 100 and Tahoe Rim Trail 100.
ITRA points
3 points

Race day logistics

Aid stations
11
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.
Finish
Rancho San Rafael Park, northwest Reno

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Trail
Landmarks
Peavine Mountain, Jimmy's Loop, Radio Towers, Poeville, Peavine Summit, Long Valley, Dog Valley, Sierra Nevada, Truckee Meadows
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
  • High-altitude single track over dirt and rock through pine forest on Peavine Mountain. The 50 Mile includes Jimmy's Loop, a roughly 7.1-mile segment with about 1,800 feet of climbing through aspen trees and meadow views

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

27%17%15%16%26%
  • Steep descent 27%
  • Descent 17%
  • Flat 15%
  • Climb 16%
  • Steep climb 26%
Total ascent
2,716 m
Net elevation
−1 m
GAP factor
8.6%
Longest climb
8,570 m at 8.4%
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) Ultramarathon flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 8.6% slower than a flat course, with about 2716 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.

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