Ferris 50
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Ferris 50 Endurance Run - Carson Valley, Nevada
The Ferris 50 is a trail endurance event held in eastern Carson Valley at the foot of the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada. The courses run through the valley foothills and offer views of Job's Peak and the surrounding landscape. Terrain includes a mix of single-track trails, OHV trails, and minimal paved sections.
The event features three distance options:
- 50 Mile
- 50k
- 15k
Start and finish locations are organized around local venues, with the Douglas County Fairgrounds serving as the start area and TJ's Corral at Carson Valley Inn serving as the finish area. Event logistics include a free shuttle from the finish area to the start and free parking at the fairgrounds and the Carson Valley Inn. A finish-line festival takes place at TJ's Corral with food and beverages available for purchase and an awards ceremony to honor top finishers.
Finisher awards are provided for all distances and include long-sleeve finisher shirts; the 50 Mile finisher award also includes a buckle. The 50 Mile event offers cash prizes for top finishers; podium awards for the 50k and 15k are listed as TBD. Aid stations and course support are provided by local trail and community organizations. Registered racers are eligible for a special host-hotel rate at the Carson Valley Inn near the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
