In 70 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
701 Jacks Valley Rd, Carson City NV
Distances
10K · 5K · 12K
Typical weather
41–64°F · low rain risk
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2025
32–60°F
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2024
37–57°F
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2023
42–70°F
dry
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45–72°F
dry
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40–62°F
dry
2020
45–76°F
dry
2019
42–55°F
dry
2018
41–62°F
dry
2017
42–72°F
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2016
39–50°F
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About this race
Event Location
- Venue: Jacks Valley Elementary School.
- Check-in: 8am
- Race Start Times: 9am
Course Description
- Terrain: Trail run on fire roads and single track.
- Difficulty: Some steep hills and technical footing in places.
- Scenery: Outstanding views of Carson Valley and the surrounding mountains.
- Distance: The 21K will be 14 miles.
Registration
- Before 10/09/2026: 6K: $30 | 12K: $30 | 22K: $35
- After 10/09/2026: 6K: $40 | 12K: $40 | 22K: $45
- Race Day Registration: 6K: $40 | 12K: $40 | 22K: $45
- Registration Time: 7:45AM-8:45AM (CASH, CHECK, or Zelle transfer ONLY).
Series Information
- Event Name: Jacks Valley Trail Rally, formerly Cold Turkey Run.
- Position: Second of three races in our new Fall Series.
- Purpose: Highlights the extensive trail networks surrounding Carson City, NV.
- Feedback: Your feedback is always welcome!
Awards
- No Awards: There will be no finisher or division place awards.
- Reason: We want to keep registration rates reasonable and affordable.
Participant Check-in
- Pick-up: Bib #'s can be picked up race morning.
- Dogs: No dogs on course due to the sheep grazing for fuel reduction.
- Start/Finish Area: Dogs are OK around the start/finish area.
Weather
- Expectations: We'll see what mother nature brings us this year.
Aid Stations
- Stations: Aid stations will have water only.
- 5K & 10K: No aid stations.
- 21K: 1 aid station at about mile 7.
Directions
- From Reno: Take 580 South to Fairview, turn left onto Carson Street and then right onto Jacks Valley Road.
- From Minden/G-ville: 395 N toward Carson City, turn left onto Jacks Valley Road.
- From Carson City: Take Carson Street south and then right onto Jacks Valley Road.
Parking
- Parking Area: Please park in rows in the open dirt lot North of the solar panel fencing.
- Avoid: Please do not park in the paved parking area.
Additional Information
- Event Time: Current local time is 11:52 PM PT.
- More Info: For additional details and to register, visit this link.
Course map
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