Cancelled Event
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Unfortunately we had to cancel this year's Running With Rudolph. This would have been our 14th year. Believe me, no one is more disappointed than I am. We have run into some last minute permitting issues with two of three of our WTS runs this year. Very unusual considering that we have developed good working relationships with permit holders over the past 15 years of the series. It has been very frustrating for us to have these pop up last minute. Luckily, I was able to negotiate an agreement to save Cold Turkey for this year, but Rudolph was not so lucky. These permit issues increases the likelihood that this will be the last year for the WTS. Our last run of the series, Love Can Be Cold, is secure and will be held on February 8th 2025. I can offer three options for Running With Rudolph. One, we can roll your registration over to Love Can Be Cold in February. Two, I can offer you a refund on our registration fee but not the Ultrasignup fee. Three, we can apply your registration fee towards a WTS shirt that we have for sale. The shirt is a long sleeved 1/4 zip technical fabric from Reno Running Company. It will have the WTS logo on it. Please let me know what you would like to do. I am terribly sorry it needed to come to this.
Registration
Pre-registration is available through Ultrasignup. Event cost, not including taxes and fees, is $25 for adults, $15 for students 13-25y/o actively enrolled in school, 12 & under are free.
Race day registration using cash or check $30 for adults, $20 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 $35, students 13-25y/o $25, 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.
Course Description
Mostly single track with some sections of fire road in Ash Canyon. Some gradual, some steep climbs and descents. Snow and/or ice is always possible on this route during the winter.
Series Information
This is the second 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 but challenging 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.
Event Location
Western Nevada College
Check-in: 8am
Race start times: 9am
Awards
No awards. Just the sweet satisfaction that you overcame the urge to sleep in on a cold winter morning and to go out and burn off some calories that were still hanging on from too much turkey and gravy over Thanksgiving.
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
Cold. It's a winter trail series! Will update as we get closer to race day.
Directions
From Reno
From 395 South: Exit onto Carson Street or 395 business. (It is the first exit once you come into Carson from Washoe Valley. Hospital is on your right. )
Turn right at the second light onto West College Parkway (There is a 7-11, Bully's Savemart and Burger King on the corner.)
Go Straight at the 4-Way toward Western Nevada College.
Turn left into parking lot and head to the southern most area of the paved lot. May or may not have to use the lower paved lot. Hopefully will have confirmation soon.
From Carson
From 395 (S. Carson St.) in Carson
From 395 North: Turn left onto West College Parkway
(There is a 7-11, Bully's Savemart and Burger King on the corner.)
Go Straight at the 4-Way toward Western Nevada College.
Turn left into parking lot and head to the southern most area of the paved lot. May or may not have to use the lower paved lot. Hopefully will have confirmation soon.
Parking
Turn left into parking lot and head to the southern most area of the paved lot. May or may not have to use the lower paved lot. Hopefully will have confirmation soon.
Event's current local time: 10:50 AM PT
