From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find virtual events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Join us for our second run of the "We Run This Town" fun run/ walk series on July 4th for our Annual Freedom 5K Fun Run at Heritage Park. Bring out the whole family and don't forget to tell all your friends!
Main Street Gardnerville has partnered with Wreaths Across America to honor all 225 Military Veterans laid to rest at Garden Cemetery. This year $5.00 from every registration will go towards purchasing a wreath for these Veterans.
Pre-Registration Fees:
Runners: 10 & Under: FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00 $35 DAY OF REGISTRATION
Runners: Military / Veterans: $20.00 $25 DAY OF REGISTRATION
Virtual Race: $20.00
Registration Begins at 7:00am
Location: The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. (1447 Courthouse Alley)
Race Begins at 8:00am... RAIN or SHINE!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RUN ROUTE!
We recommend all walkers stay in the middle of the pack and those with strollers or leashed dogs at the back to allow runners the space they need for a good run without obstacles. Thank you.
Dogs are welcome to join the fun; please make sure they are not aggressive, are current on their vaccinations, and are child/dog friendly. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND WILL BE POSITIONED AT THE BACK OF THE STARTING PACK. PRIZE BREAKDOWN: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers will receive a trophy. All participants will receive running medals.
Thank you for your support!
Additional wreaths may be purchased online at:
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/159666
Events after the 5K Fun Run: (Heritage Park)
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra concert starts at 11:00am.
Join us for our third run of the "We Run This Town" fun run/ walk series in October, as we Paint the Town Pink during our 5k fun run/walk through Gardnerville. Explore the view along the beautiful Martin Slough trail as we fundraise for our local cancer treatment centers and raise awareness while we are at it. Make sure to dress in PINK to show your support.
$5.00 from every registration will be donated to: Carson Valley Health & Carson Tahoe Health cancer treatment centers
Pre-Registration Fees:
Runners: 10 & Under: FREE
Runners: 11 & Up: $25.00 $35 DAY OF REGISTRATION
Virtual Race: $20 must be completed within 2 weeks of the live race. A virtual entry qualifies as an entry in the We Run This Town Run Series for a limited edition tee.
Registration Begins at 8:00 am
Location: The run will start and finish at Heritage Park in Gardnerville on the Ezell Street side of the park. (1447 Courthouse Alley)
Race Begins at 9:00 am... RAIN or SHINE! To Access the map click HERE
We recommend all walkers stay in the middle of the pack and those with strollers or leashed dogs at the back to allow runners the space they need for a good run without obstacles. Thank you.
Dogs are welcome to join the fun; please ensure they are not aggressive, current on their vaccinations, and child/dog friendly. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND WILL BE POSITIONED AT THE BACK OF THE STARTING PACK. PRIZE BREAKDOWN: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers will receive a trophy. All participants will receive running medals.
Thank you for your support!
This event is a fundraiser for Main Street Gardnerville, a 501c(3) non-profit corporation whose mission, in partnership with our stakeholders, is to revitalize downtown Gardnerville utilizing design, organization, promotion & district vitality to develop the unique identity and preserve the historic nature of our community.
Join us for the 9th Carson Valley Turkey Trot. This fun run takes place in the beautiful Carson Valley, starting at Minden Park in downtown Minden. Trot through this picturesque downtown neighborhood as a fun way to start the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition to the in-person fun run on Thanksgiving morning, children 12 and under can participate in the Turkey Dash or skip the in-person events altogether- and opt for the virtual race to run on your own schedule. If race is full, same day registration will be available. T-shirt and swag bag as available.