Silver State 508

Silver State 508 starts in Reno, Nevada, on September 18, 2026. This is a cycling event, not a running race: the course covers 508 miles with about 22,600 feet of climbing, and you can ride it solo or as a relay. The organizer's website, the508.net, is the reference for exact team categories and time limits.

An ultra-distance ride of this size is an entirely different project from a century. Solo riders need months of long back-to-back rides, night riding practice and a crew, since 508 miles typically means riding through at least one night. The relay option is a more accessible way to experience the event: you share the distance with teammates, which brings the individual effort down to something you can build toward with a solid season of long weekend rides. In either case, spend time riding in the heat and at altitude if you can, and rehearse eating on the bike for hours at a time.