Trail

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k

Q: How hard is the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k 5K?

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k is a 5K on a trail course in Carson City, Nevada. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k?

Race-day weather in Carson City can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k sell out?

Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

September 26, 2026

Carson City, Nevada

Rolling Course

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Best for

Great for beginners

Family-friendly

Trail / hill challenge

About the Race

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 organizatio...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

trail

Surface

Trail

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.