Course Description

Mostly single track with some sections of fire road in Ash Canyon. Gradual ascents and descents. Snow and/or ice is always possible on this route during the winter.

Registration

Pre-registration is available through Ultrasignup. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students 13-25 y/o, 12 & under are free. There will be no race day registration this season. The student rate is reserved for those 13-25y/o who are actively enrolled in school full time, middle school to college. There are  no series shirts currently offered yet. Offering of shirts dependent upon amount of requests this year. During check-in, Face coverings must be worn at all times by runners, spectators, event staff and volunteers while in or around the start/finish area. All runners/walkers will be required to answer the COVID-19 Screening Survey Questions, read and sign a Pre-Race COVID-19 Screening Survey, as well as a temperature screening before receiving their bib# and being allowed to participate in the event. No exceptions. Anyone who displays symptoms of COVID-19, has a confirmed temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit or higher, answers “yes” to any of the COVID-19 screening-survey questions, or if there is any suspicion that they are sick or symptomatic, will not be allowed to participate.

These are the rules for all Ascent Runs WTS events. These are the requirements of our insurers, land managers, and land owners. Basically, everyone who grants us permission, signs our permits, and provides us with event liability insurance that allow us to carry out these trail runs and have fun again.

Series Information

This is the 2nd of 5 trail runs in the 12th 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. 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. The Triple Trail Challenge includes Carson Canyons Half Marathon, Escape From Prison Hill(EFPH) Half Marathon, and the Silver State Half Marathon.

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 left over from too much turkey and gravy at Thanksgiving!

Check-in

Bib #s can be picked up race morning after answer the COVID-19 Screening Survey Questions, read and sign a Pre-Race COVID-19 Screening Survey, as well as pass a temperature screening. Check-in times will be assigned according to distance running and wave start time. Please plan on arriving during your assigned check-in so we can stay organized and can get started on time. Thank you.

Weather

Cold. It’s a winter trail series!

Directions

From Reno:

From 395 South: Exit onto Carson Street or 395 business. (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 a 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 by baseball field.
Look for blue truck and pop-ups.
Park, pay, run, have fun!

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 by baseball field. Look for blue truck and pop-ups.
Park, pay, run, have fun!

Parking

Drive into the college, head south toward the baseball field and then down to the lower lot. Thanks.