Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k is a trail running and running race on September 26, 2026 in Carson City, NV, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Register for the 5k/10k before August 31st to get a t-shirt (2k participants can purchase a t-shirt as an add-on before 8/31)
Come join the fun for the annual Carson Valley Trails Association Run the Valley Trail 5k, 10k and Family 2k run in beautiful Carson Valley, Nevada and support your local trails!
Non-CVTA members: Registration for the 5k and 10k include a 1-year Family Membership to the Carson Valley Trails Association - help us grow our organization!
Course Info
Come experience the newest of the CVTA trail networks! Tech shirts provided for all 5k and 10k finishers!
Choose from three distances:
10k run/walk: The 10k (6 mile) loop begins at James Lee Park. Runners start with a .25 mile single track climb before exploring several trails that make up the Jacks Valley and James Lee Loops.
5k run/walk: The 5k'ish (3.55 mile) loop begins at James Lee Park. Runners start with a .25 mile single track climb before exploring several trails that make up the James Lee Loops.
2k family run/walk: The 2k also begins at James Lee Park and utilizes the crushed granite path that follows the Indian Hills fitness course before circling back along single track trails to the start (all dirt, but off-road strollers and friendly, leashed dogs welcome). The 2k is free and all children under 12 will receive a kid's finisher medal. Enjoy a beautiful fall morning with your family at the base our beautiful mountains!
Feeling extra adventurous? Run the 10k at 8am or the 5k at 8:30am and then join your family for the 2k at 9:30am.
Schedule & Packet Pick Up
Race bib pick up will be on-site on race morning.
7:00-8:15am: Race Bib Pick Up - James Lee Memorial Park
8:00am: 10k Begins
8:30am: 5k Begins
9:30am: 2k Begins
Parking:
Free parking is available in the lots at James Lee Memorial Park
Weather:
The weather in Northern Nevada can be...temperamental. Dress in layers and for warmth.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
5%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carson City, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carson City, NV
Population
58,364
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,738 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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65
Days to train
- Race
- Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
Sep 26, 2026