Race Overview:
Join us for the Veterans Day 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run in honor of our nation’s veterans. This event is a wonderful opportunity to get active and show your patriotism. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a leisurely walk, we have something for everyone!
Event Schedule:
8:00 AM - Race Day Check-in: Pick up your race bib.
8:45 AM - Veteran Tribute: National Anthem and Flag Ceremony
9:00 AM - 5K Race Starts: A timed event for more competitive runners or anyone aiming for a personal best.
9:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts: Perfect for families, beginners, or anyone just looking for a fun, low-pressure event.
9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony: Join us for the presentation of awards to the top finishers in 5K race categories of students and adults 19+, both male and female. Also, a prize will be awarded for the Most Patriotic Outfit.
Course Details:
5K Race: A fast and flat 5K course perfect for runners of all levels. The route will take you through scenic Silver Saddle Ranch, running a one-loop course. Enjoy views of the Pine Nut Mountains and the Carson River as you race for time or personal achievement. 1 Mile Fun Run: A flat, scenic course through the Ranch and along the Carson River. Participants can walk, jog, or run. It’s all about having fun while supporting a great cause!
Registration:
Standard registration prices by 11/3/2026. $5 price increase on 11/4/2026. Registration closes 11/10/2026.
5K Race: $35 (Participants receive commemorative medal)
1 Mile Fun Run: $15 (Participants receive a participation ribbon)
Military/Veteran and Student Discount:
All veterans, active-duty military personnel, and students get a $10 discount for the 5K run.
Parking, Toilets & Water:
There is a designated parking lot just south of the ranch buildings. Please do not park along the access road as the road is part of the 5K course. Volunteers will direct cars to the parking lot. A porta-potty will be on the premises. There will not be a water station on the course, but there will be water bottles and snacks at the finish.
Proceeds:
$5 from each paid participant will be donated to Nation's Finest. The remaining proceeds will benefit Carson High Safe Grad in support of the safe and sober celebration offered to graduating seniors.
Nov 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
Nov 11, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
09:15
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Carson City.
Learn more about the host city, Carson City.
Nevada's capital, Carson City is located along the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada, in the Eagle Valley, just east of Lake Tahoe, south of Reno, and north of Douglas County and the Carson Valley communities of Minden, Gardnerville, and Genoa. The Carson River flows through the southeast corner of the city. With a population approaching 60,000 (2020), Carson City is a picturesque, evolving destination with central access to the outdoors as well as larger and smaller communities nearby.
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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.
Official finishing times from previous editions of Veterans Day Fun Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Nate Freed | — | |
| 🥈 | Clayton Bowman | — | |
| 🥉 | Austin Hunsaker | — | |
| 4 | Landon Giron | — | |
| 5 | Sammie Ingram | — | |
| 6 | Seth Chalmers | — | |
| 7 | Ivan Romeo | — | |
| 8 | Paul Ryan | — | |
| 9 | S. Ruffer | — | |
| 10 | Mark Walther | — | |
| 11 | Kyle Vonderwertz | — | |
| 12 | Darren Plain | — | |
| 13 | Jerry Qualls | — | |
| 14 | Ian Bowman | — | |
| 15 | Yamal Nallar Salvatierra | — | |
| 16 | Alinton Atehortua | — | |
| 17 | Cameron Carr | — | |
| 18 | Stephanie Cook | — | |
| 19 | Erick Studenicka | — | |
| 20 | Scott Robertson | — | |
| 21 | Laurel Rogers | — | |
| 22 | Gennady Stolyarov | — | |
| 23 | Daniel Walther | — | |
| 24 | Cooper Feuling | — | |
| 25 | Karessa Moreno | — | |
| 26 | Joshua Nyland | — | |
| 27 | Alicia Kollman | — | |
| 28 | Martin Hernandez | — | |
| 29 | Kevin Olson | — | |
| 30 | Richard Mannes | — | |
| 31 | Jeremy Cruz | — | |
| 32 | David Barbano | — | |
| 33 | Daniel LeRoy McGuinness | — | |
| 34 | Miley Jimenez | — | |
| 35 | Eric Krahn | — | |
| 36 | John Henley | — | |
| 37 | E. Wolf | — | |
| 38 | Hazel Ruthenbeck | — | |
| 39 | Michael Childs | — | |
| 40 | Camille Vega | — | |
| 41 | Josue Guerrero | — | |
| 42 | Damien Van Fleet | — | |
| 43 | L. Walther | — | |
| 44 | Steve Tullis | — | |
| 45 | Andy Kehrli | — | |
| 46 | Rika Ryan | — | |
| 47 | Paul Garrison | — | |
| 48 | Tom Young | — | |
| 49 | Jane Anne Cooper | — | |
| 50 | Calvin Beach | — |
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