Course Description
The race start/finish is located at the motorized vehicle(OHV) staging area south of the Snyder Road trail head. At the end of Snyder where it T's with Gentry, turn right onto Golden Eagle and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping you'll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign your left. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up to the big open area and park.
Single track and double trail located within Prison Hill Recreation Area. The 5K may extend out to be 4 miles. The 10K+ will depend on conditions. Course distances and routes are subject to change due to weather and trail conditions. Check back for updates or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
UPDATE 2/8/24 - Conditions have improved significantly since Sunday's storm. Short course will be about 3 miles with very little snow. Long course will be about 8 miles with a little bit of snow. Sections with snow have good traction and footing.
Registration
Pre-registration is available through Ultrasignup. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students 13-25y/o actively enrolled in school, 12 & under are free.
Race day registration using cash or check $25 for adults, $15 for students 13-25y/o, 12 & under are free. There will be a $5 fee added on for those using debit or credit card on race day making the adult rate $30, students 13-25y/o $20, and youth 12 & under are still free. The student rate is reserved for those 13-25y/o who are actively enrolled in school full time, middle school to college. All runners will receive their bib# on race morning at check in.
Series Information
This is the last of 3 trail runs in the annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs. Every run in the series will have two distances to choose from, a 5Kish and a 10K+. The 5Kish will usually be between 3-4 miles. The 10K+ will be anywhere between 6-9 miles depending on conditions. If it’s nice we make it 7-9 miles. If it’s not so nice we keep it close to 6 miles. Be sure to check our website, Ultrasignup and our social media presence on Instagram & Facebook the week leading up to the run for updates. These casual runs were created to keep runners and walkers motivated through the winter months and also as a way to supplement your winter training. This series highlights the extensive trail networks surrounding Carson City, NV. Walkers are welcome to any of these events. There are no aid stations out on the courses so be prepared to carry your own water or sports drink. For the safety of all runners and to keep you guessing, event organizers reserve the right to change course routes and distances based on weather conditions or just for the heck of it. This series is a great trainer for the Triple Trail Challenge- Spring Edition. The Triple Trail Challenge includes Escape From Prison Hill(EFPH) Half Marathon on April 6, 2024; Carson Canyons Super K Trail Runs 6K/12K/22K/30K on April 20, 2024; and the Silver State Half Marathon on May 18, 2024.
Event Location
The race start/finish will be at the Prison Hill OHV Staging Area south of the Snyder trail head. At the end of Snyder Road where it T's with Gentry and Golden Eagle, turn right and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping on your left you'll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up the the big open area to park.
Check-in: 8am
Race start times: 9am
Awards
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Packet Pickup
Bib #'s can be picked up race morning. Once a bib# is assigned to you that will be your bib# through the entire series.Please check in before every run to confirm your presence, bib# and distance running. You may change distance from 5K to 10K and vice versa race morning but you must notify event management during check in.
Weather
? We'll update as the event draws closer.
UPDATE 2/8/24 - It will be a little crisp in the morning but the sun will be out and warm things up. Gonna be a good day for a run.
Directions
From Reno: Take 580 S. to the Fairview exit. Turn left onto Fairview Dr. Make your second right onto Edmonds Dr. across from the National Guard Armory. Take Edmonds to the very end to where it T's with Snyder road. Turn left onto Snyder road for a quarter mile until it T's with Gentry/Golden Eagle. Turn right onto Golden Eagle towards the Prison Hill OHV Staging Area.The entry is .9 miles down the road on your left just after the big rock outcropping. You'll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up to the big open area and park. Thanks.
From Carson Valley: Take 395 N to Carson City. Turn right at Aloha Liquors onto Snyder. Follow Snyder east until the very end where it T's with Gentry/Golden Eagle. Turn right on Golden Eagle towards the OHV Staging Area and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping on your left you'll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up to the big open area and park. Thanks.
Parking
Should be plenty of parking. Please park parallel to one another in an orderly manner to maximize the space. Thanks.
Event's current local time: 10:51 PM PT
