Races Half marathon · Reno, USA
Rock Reno Half Marathon
Rock Reno Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Reno, USA, held each October. A point-to-point course from South Reno to Greater Nevada Field. It uses bike paths north along Veterans Parkway, then the Truckee River path through Sparks and into Reno. The organiser calls it fast and flat. Reno in early October is usually dry and cool in the morning, with temperatures of about 2 to 20°C. Flat courses like Reno's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Reno in early October is usually dry and cool in the morning, with temperatures of about 2 to 20°C.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point course from South Reno to Greater Nevada Field. It uses bike paths north along Veterans Parkway, then the Truckee River path through Sparks and into Reno. The organiser calls it fast and flat.
Flat courses like Reno's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $75 early bird, rising to $85 and then $95 in race week (2026 race)
Official Rock Reno Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:00
- Also on the day
- 5k, 2-person relay
The course in numbers
The first mile is on city streets before the Veterans Parkway path heads north through pastures and wetlands for about 9 km (5.5 miles). The finish follows the Truckee River past city parks.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Surface
- City streets for the first mile, then bike paths
- Total climb
- 70 m (230 ft)
- Total descent
- 35 m (110 ft)
Pick your goal for Reno
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Rock Reno Half Marathon?
- It is held each October in Reno, USA. Check the official Rock Reno Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Rock Reno Half Marathon course flat?
- A point-to-point course from South Reno to Greater Nevada Field. It uses bike paths north along Veterans Parkway, then the Truckee River path through Sparks and into Reno. The organiser calls it fast and flat.
- How do I enter the Rock Reno Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $75 early bird, rising to $85 and then $95 in race week (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Rock Reno Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Rock Reno Half Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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