The Biggest Little Ultra

OCT
9-11
2026
Experience a variety of endurance challenges at this multi-day event in Sparks. Choose from fixed time or distance categories ranging from 3 hours to 100 miles on a flat and safe course that supports local veterans.
9-11 Oct 2026
Fixed Time: 3-Hour, 6-Hou... Fixed Distance: 50-Mile Fixed Distance: 100-Mile

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Event Overview

The Biggest Little Ultra is a multi-day endurance event held in Sparks, near Reno. The race is designed for both runners and walkers and features a variety of endurance formats over a two-day period. Participants navigate a flat and safe course, making it a functional environment for those aiming to reach specific distance or time milestones.

Participants can choose between fixed time and fixed distance categories:

  • 3 hour race
  • 6 hour race
  • 12 hour race
  • 24 hour race
  • 48 hour race
  • 50 mile race
  • 100 mile race
  • 6-hour relay for teams of up to six members

The event aims to introduce more people to long-distance movement, providing a 3-hour option specifically for those transitioning from shorter events to ultramarathon distances.

The event supports a local cause, with a portion of the proceeds donated to Liberty Dogs, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for disabled veterans. The course is situated near a lake, providing a clear route for all distance and time categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 mi
Fixed Distance: 100-Mile
50 mi
Fixed Distance: 50-Mile
3 hr
Fixed Time: 3-Hour, 6-Hour, 12-Hour, 24-Hour, 48-Hour