AREA HOTEL INFORMATION
Visit One of the Most Scenic Towns in the U.S.!
Set against the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sparks is a great place to be! Read more about the Sparks area.
There are many hotels surrounding the Sparks Backyard Ultra and Biggest Little Ultra events. Please see two hotels below which offer our runners a discount!
Hampton Inn & Suites
Reno/ Sparks (800.HAMPTON)
On the east side and immediately next to the race course is Hampton Inn and Suites. When you reserve, tell them you are entered in the Biggest Little Ultra or Backyard Ultra and ask for the 20% discount.
Residence Inn Reno/Sparks
(775.331.3342)
Sparks Marina RV Park
(775.851.8888)
A convenient RV park with hookups is located very near the racecourse. Sparks Marina RV Park is located at 1200 E. Lincoln Way. You can contact them by email or call 775.851.8888.
Crew Info
Crew can enjoy the Lighthouse Coffee Shop and The Water Bar (a nice restaurant), both adjacent to the race course with great views of the race.
A children's play ground is close to the start line.
Picnic areas are available and a dog park is next to the course.
There are plenty of shopping options at the nearby Legends Mall. Scheels is a sporting goods store not to be missed and allows racers to obtain any forgotten gear or needed items during the race.
The Sparks Marina RV Park is also right by the course.
