Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- CVTA Trail 5k · CVTA Trail Family Fun Run- 2K · CVTA Trail 10k
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 and Family 2k run in beautiful Carson Valley, Nevada and support your local trails! And this year we're introducing a 10k route!
Non-CVTA members: Registration for the 5k includes a 1-year Individual 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 race is in October in Northern Nevada, so the weather 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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carson City, NV
Population
58,364
as of 2023
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
26 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k?
- Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k is a running race held in Carson City, Nevada on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Carson City, Nevada at James Lee Memorial Park, Carson City, NV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
Sep 26, 2026