Nevada · 8K
Journal Jog 8K
Journal Jog 8K is a 8K event held in Reno, Nevada. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, August 22, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 22, 2027
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, August 22, 2027
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Distances
- 8K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat, fast (Old Southwest Reno)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- renorunningcompany.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Journal Jog 8K
Reno's oldest footrace, a flat and fast 8K through historic Old Southwest Reno neighborhoods finishing on the Reno High School track. A multi-generational community tradition since 1969.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Reno's oldest footrace (since 1969); peaked at 2,500+ runners; 55th running in 2026
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Journal Jog 8K: common questions
- When is the Journal Jog 8K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, August 22, 2027.
- Where is the Journal Jog 8K held?
- In Reno, Nevada.
- What distances does the Journal Jog 8K offer?
- 8K.
- How many people run the Journal Jog 8K?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Journal Jog 8K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Journal Jog 8K start?
- 7:30 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Journal Jog 8K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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