Benna Curates: Events and New Experiences in the Reno-Tahoe Area this Month

This May in the Reno-Tahoe area you'll find exciting activities for everyone in the family to enjoy.

REVEL Reno Tahoe

Reno-Tahoe | May 17

This fast, scenic downhill race takes runners from the summit of Mt. Rose Highway through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest into Reno, offering one of Nevada’s best chances to set a personal record or qualify for Boston. The REVEL Reno Tahoe event includes a marathon, half marathon, and 10K starting early morning, with courses finishing at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and an expo held the day before. Learn more here!

Jam On It Memorial Day Tournament 

Reno | May 23 - 25

The Reno Memorial Day Tournament brings together nearly 700 teams from multiple western states to compete in over 1,300 games across 52 courts at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center during a three-day event. Open to boys from 2nd grade through varsity and girls from 4th grade through varsity, the tournament guarantees at least four games per team and is a high-demand event that typically sells out. Learn more here!

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey 

Reno-Tahoe | May 29 - 30

The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure is a 178-mile team relay that forms a loop from Reno to Lake Tahoe and back, passing through several scenic towns along the way. Divided into 36 segments averaging about 5 miles each, the race runs May 29–30, 2026, starting in downtown Reno and finishing at Idlewild Park. Learn more here!