NASTR Triple Crown
The Ultimate NASTR Challenge
NASTR awards the Triple Crown every year to riders who complete the three qualifying rides of increasing distance and difficulty.
Nevada Derby 50 – April 4, 2026
NASTR 75 – June 6, 2026
Virginia City 100 – September 19, 2026
Placing is based on cumulative ride time.
In addition to the completion awards, we also recognize:
Grand Champion horse and rider team (same horse and rider)
(completing in the fastest combined time)
Embroidered Blanket
Reserve Champion horse and rider team (same horse and rider)
Embroidered Sheet
3rd Place – Free entry to Virginia City 100
4th Place – Free entry to NASTR 75
5th Place – Free entry to Nevada Derby 50
Junior Champion rider and horse team (same horse and rider)
(completing in the fastest combined time)
Embroidered Sheet
(if there is more than one Junior, the Champion horse and rider team gets an embroidered blanket and Reserve Champion Junior horse and rider team will receive an embroidered sheet).
NASTR Trifecta
50-Mile Ride Series
For the horse and rider team who wish to participate in our 50-mile events.
Nevada Derby 50 – April 4, 2026
NASTR 50 – June 6, 2026
Red Rock Rumble 50 – October 17, 2026
Placing is based on cumulative ride time.
All horse and rider teams who complete all three rides will receive an embroidered jacket.
Riders who complete all three rides with different horses will receive an embroidered vest.
Horses who complete all three rides with different riders will receive an embroidered hay bag.
NASTR Hat Trick
Limited Distance Ride Series
For the horse and rider team who wish to participate on our Limited Distance events.For the horse and rider team who wish to participate on our Limited Distance events.
Nevada Derby 25 – April 4, 2026
NASTR 30 – June 6, 2026
Red Rock Rumble 30 – October 17, 2026
Placing is based on cumulative ride time.
All horse and rider teams who complete all three rides will receive an embroidered jacket.
Riders who complete all three rides with different horses will receive an embroidered vest.
Horses who complete all three rides with different riders will receive an embroidered hay bag.
NASTR But Did You Die?
Intro Ride Series
For the horse and rider team who wish to participate in our Intro Ride 5-, 10-, and 15-mile events.
Nevada Derby – April 4, 2026
NASTR – June 6, 2026
Red Rock Rumble – October 17, 2026
Come out, have fun, and enjoy a day with your horse and fun horse people, on a marked trail with lots of support, completion awards, and a meal.
All horse and rider teams who complete all three rides will receive an embroidered jacket.
Riders who complete all three rides with different horses will receive an embroidered vest.
Horses who complete all three rides with different riders will receive an embroidered hay bag.
