Reef’s Run 5K 2026 — Zephyr Cove, NV

Date
September 13, 2026
Location
Zephyr Cove, NV
Venue
300 US Hwy 50
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $50.00
Events
Reef's Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness
Includes
T-Shirt

Reef's Run 5K is a running event held in Zephyr Cove, Nevada on September 13, 2026. The race starts at 9:00 AM at 300 US Highway 50. Entry fees range from $40 to $50. This single-distance event draws runners looking for a straightforward 5K competition in the Lake Tahoe area. The early morning start time allows athletes to complete the race before the day heats up, which can be important during September in the region. Zephyr Cove offers a range of lodging options suitable for out-of-town participants traveling for the event.

From the Race Organizer
✨ Sunday, September 13th, is our 9th Annual Reef’s Run for Hydrocephalus Awareness! Here’s everything you need to know for a fun and meaningful day: 📍 Location Round Hill Pines Beach Resort 300 US HWY 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (Past the Safeway in Round Hill—look for the new entrance on the left) ⏰ Schedule 7:30 AM – Check-in & Day-of Registration (closes 10 minutes before the run) ▪ Bring your QR code on your phone (you can download your tickets to your wallet) or just give us your name. ▪ You’ll receive your assigned bib number. If you are checking in with others, please be aware of which bib number is assigned to each person in your party. 8:00 AM – Coffee, Cuties & Community Spirit! ▪ Grab a coffee, a mandarin Cutie, and enjoy time connecting with fellow participants before the run kicks off! 9:00 AM – Run / Walk / Stroll Starts 9:15 AM – Silent Auction Opens 10:45 AM – Awards Ceremony 11:15 AM – Raffle Drawings 11:30 AM – Silent Auction Tables Begin Closing 12:00 PM – Final Silent Auction Tables Close and Wrap Up ℹ️ More Information Parking: Free before 8:00 AM. After 8:00 AM – $12. T-Shirts & Swag: ▪ Pre-registered participants with a selected shirt size can pick up shirts after the run. ▪ Late sign-ups may select from remaining shirts (first come, first served). ▪ All participants will receive a Reef’s Run bag to hold magnets, stickers, protein bars, brain ice packs, and more! Kids: Strider/balance bikes welcome for ages 5 & under. Strollers are also welcome. Medals: Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in kid's, women's, and men's. Every participant receives a Reef’s Run logo medal at the finish line. Refreshments: ▪ Complimentary beer (21+) will be available for race participants. Non-alcoholic options will also be provided, and the Round Hill Pines bar will be open for cash purchases. ▪ Lunch is available at Round Hill Pines Beach Bums Bar & Grill, and it's delicious! ▪ Ice Cream for the kids and mini cupcakes from Reef’s Grandma Grace. ▪ Family Fun: Face painting by our amazing volunteers, music, raffle, and silent auction. Dress-Up: Tutus and outfits in hydrocephalus blue encouraged! 📸 Share the Fun! Tag us on social media: @reefsrun #reefsrun Take photos at our Reef's Run tent with props and help us spread the word by posting and tagging us! 💙 Most importantly—have fun and thank you for joining us in raising awareness and funds to help find a cure for hydrocephalus and support local families in need! With love and gratitude, The Reef’s Run Family Hydrocephalus is a little-known condition that affects more than 1,000,000 Americans, including my son Reef. Hydrocephalus is the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that causes the ventricles in the brain to become enlarged. Reef was born 9 weeks early and developed Hydrocephalus due to complications of prematurity. Before Reef was 17 months old, he had undergone 6 brain surgeries due to malfunctioning shunts. Right now, Reef has been brain surgery-free for 7 1/2 years! He could need surgery again tomorrow or never again. We pray we can help be a part of finding a cure within his lifetime. This unique event will spread smiles, a sense of community, and a winning spirit. This event will not only raise awareness for hydrocephalus, which affects 1-2 in every 1,000 babies born, but it will also help to raise funds to support research for a much-needed cure. The only treatment for hydrocephalus is brain surgery, and 38,000 operations are performed annually, that’s one every 15 minutes. Our goal is to help raise awareness for a condition most have never heard of before. My son, as well as all the other children and adults with hydrocephalus, deserve a cure. A tomorrow free from the fear that their shunt may malfunction at any moment. Please help us fight for their better tomorrows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Reef’s Run 5K 2026 — Zephyr Cove, NV?

Reef’s Run 5K 2026 — Zephyr Cove, NV takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.

Where is Reef’s Run 5K 2026 — Zephyr Cove, NV held?

Reef’s Run 5K 2026 — Zephyr Cove, NV is held at 300 US Hwy 50 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.

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