
Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT
- Location
- Carson City, NV
- James Lee Memorial Park, 3394 James Lee Park Road, 89705
- Type
- TRAIL
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
Great for: beginners
Perks & features
- Dog-Friendly
- Medal
- Swag Included
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Sep 26, 8:30 AM PDT · From $38.10
Opens Oct 15, 2025, 6:21 AM PDT · Closes Sep 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 6 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM PDT · From $38.10
Opens Oct 15, 2025, 12:38 PM PDT · Closes Sep 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Trail + hills
- Mostly trail
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The course
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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.
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