Event Location
Jacks Valley Elementary School.
Check-in:
8am
Race start times: 9am
Course Description
Trail run on fire roads and single track that consists of some steep hills, technical footing in places, and outstanding views of Carson Valley and the surrounding mountains. Race courses dependent on trail conditions and weather.
UPDATE 11/3/23: Short course will be 3.8-ish miles. Long course 8.3-ish miles.
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 first 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.
Awards
What, no awards. Just the sweet satisfaction that you got up on a dark and cold morning and got some good miles in with some good friends.
Participant Check-in
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.
Dogs: Forest Service is requesting no dogs on course due to the sheep grazing for fuel reduction. Dogs are OK around the start/finish area, just not out on the courses.
Weather
We'll see what mother nature brings us this year. Your guess is as good as mine!
UPDATE 11/3/23: GORGEOUS!
Directions
From Reno: Take 580 South to the very end where it merges with Fairview. Take Fairview west until it T's at South Carson St. and turn left. Take Carson Street(395) south toward Minden/Gardnerville past the 50 West interchange. At top of hill approximately 1 mile past Hwy. 50, turn right onto Jacks Valley Road. JVES is about 2 miles down the road on the left. Park on the west side of the school in the dirt parking lot.
From Minden/G-ville: 395 N. toward Carson City. At top of hill by Home Depot and Target, turn left onto Jacks Valley Road.JVES is about 2 miles down the road on the left. Park on the west side of the school in the dirt parking lot.
From Carson City: Take Carson Street(395) south toward Minden/Gardnerville past the 50 West interchange. At top of hill approximately 1 mile past Hwy. 50, turn right onto Jacks Valley Road. JVES is about 2 miles down the road on the left. Park on the west side of the school in the dirt parking lot.
Parking
To maximize space, please park in rows in the open dirt lot North of the solar panel fencing. Should be plenty of parking. Please do not park in the paved parking area. Thank you!
Event's current local time: 12:43 PM PT
