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 organization! Course Info Come experience the newest of the CVTA trail networks! Tech shirts provided for all 5k and 10k finishers! Choose from three distances: 10k run/walk: The 10k (6 mile) loop begins at James Lee Park. Runners start with a .25 mile single track climb before exploring several trails that make up the Jacks Valley and James Lee Loops. 5k run/walk: The 5k'ish (3.55 mile) loop begins at James Lee Park. Runners start with a .25 mile single track climb before exploring several trails that make u
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Carson Valley Trails Run the Valley 5k, 10k and Family 2k 2026 — Carson City, NV
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Carson City, NV.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
