50 miles50K15K1.5KComing SoonMarc Walling and Kelly Walling (Race Directors); Carson Valley Visitors Authority
Ferris 50
Minden, Nevada
$160
50 Miler Standard (after May 31)
13
Aid Stations
62
Days Away
About This Race
The Ferris 50 Endurance Run is a multi-distance trail race held in Carson Valley, Nevada, honoring the legacy of Ferris Wheel inventor George Washington Gale Ferris. Runners traverse a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, and minimal pavement through the foothills of eastern Carson Valley with views of Job's Peak.
Key Dates
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Race Day
Nov 7, 2026
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Pricing
Current Price
$160
50 Miler Standard (after May 31)
Price Progression
50 Miler Standard (after May 31)
$160Jun 1, 2026
50K Standard (after May 31)
$130Jun 1, 2026
50 Miler Early Bird
$150
50K Early Bird
$120
15K
$60
Aid Stations
13| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop Bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aid Station 1 (50M/50K) Hosted by Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association. No warm foods or broths at this station. Shared station for 50M and 50K. | 9.00 miles | -- | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+5 | ||
Aid Station 2 (50M) Hosted by Todd & Carola Leigh. Crew accessible (one vehicle per runner). Restroom facilities available. GPS: 39.031662, -119.668938. | 15.00 miles | -- | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 3 (50M) Hosted by Knights of Columbus. | 22.00 miles | -- | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 4 (50M) Hosted by Carson Valley Health. Cutoff: 1:30 PM for 50M runners. | 29.00 miles | 1:30 PM | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 5 (50M) Hosted by Douglas High School JROTC. No warm foods or broths at this station. Headlamp check for runners departing after 3:00 PM. Cutoff: 3:30 PM for 50M runners. | 35.00 miles | 3:30 PM | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+5 | ||
Aid Station 6 (50M) Hosted by Todd & Carola Leigh. Crew accessible (one vehicle per runner). Restroom facilities available. Headlamp check required for all runners. Cutoff: 5:30 PM for 50M runners. GPS: 39.031662, -119.668938. | 41.00 miles | 5:30 PM | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 7 (50M) Hosted by Carson Valley Trails Association. Headlamp check required for all runners. Cutoff: 7:00 PM for 50M runners. | 46.00 miles | 7:00 PM | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 2 (50K) Hosted by Todd & Carola Leigh. Crew accessible (one vehicle per runner). GPS: 39.031662, -119.668938. | 15.00 miles | -- | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 3 (50K) Hosted by Todd & Carola Leigh. Crew accessible. Drop bags available. Recommended cutoff: 1:00 PM for 50K runners. GPS: 39.031662, -119.668938. | 22.00 miles | 1:00 PM | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 4 (50K) Hosted by Carson Valley Trails Association. Recommended departure cutoff: 2:30 PM for 50K runners. | 27.00 miles | 2:30 PM | waterelectrolytes (Skratch Labs)energy chewscookies+7 | ||
Aid Station 1 (15K) Hosted by Suicide Prevention. No food, water and Gatorade only. | 3.00 miles | -- | waterGatoradeenergy chews | ||
Aid Station 2 (15K) Hosted by DC Parks & Recreation. No food, water and Gatorade only. | 5.00 miles | -- | waterGatoradeenergy chews | ||
Aid Station 3 (15K) Hosted by Minden Rotary. No food, water and Gatorade only. | 7.00 miles | -- | waterGatoradeenergy chews |
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