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Ferris 50
- 50K entry
- $130
- Aid stations
- 13
- Days to register
- 13
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- Minden, Nevada
- Distances
- 50 mi, 50K, 15K
- Aid stations
- 13, 4 with crew access
- Registration
- Open until Nov 4, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
- Prize money
- Prize money offered
- The
- Top 3 finishers in the 50M male and female divisions will receive the following cash prizes:
- 1st Place - $500
- 2nd Place - $250
- 3rd Place - $150
- Verified Oct 21, 2026 onvisitcarsonvalley.org
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
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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
Early Bird ends
May 31, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 4, 2026
Race day
Nov 7, 2026
Pricing
50 Miler
Standard (after May 31)
$160
50K
Standard (after May 31)
$130
All distances
15K
$60
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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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