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Fall Trail Series 2026

A trail runner wearing red is visible against a vast, steep wall of a rocky sagebrush covered slope.

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to conquer the trails! 🌲⛰️

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Carson Canyons Trail Runs, kicking off on September 19, 2026! Whether you are looking to push your limits or just enjoy a scenic day out in nature, this event has a distance perfectly tailored for you.

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Carson Canyons SUPER-K Trail Runs 04/23/22

Carson Canyons 2019

How many kilometers you got in ya? 6?— 12?— 22?— 30? Ascent Runs has you covered! With four distances to choose from you can challenge yourself and have a thorough tour some of the best trails on Carson’s Westside. Saturday, April 23, 2022Start/Finish: Long Ranch Park, Carson CityCourses: Carson’s Westside Canyons & Trails REGISTRATION IS…

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COVID-19 Precautions

Pre-registration is required through Ultrasignup. There will be no race day registration this season. 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…

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That’s A Wrap!

Lauren Williams and Brannon Forrester, winners of Creek2Peak

The Tahoe Dirt&Vert Series finished up strong. Cooler temps lead to two new CR’s at this years #Creek2Peak. Brannon Forrester from Nevada City, CA sets the new men’s CR with a time of 3:16:32. Brannon was on a mission, not even a momma bear and her cub could stop him. 21 miles with 5900’ feet of…

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Get Wild in 2019

Join your fellow wild ones in Ascent’s Wild Winter Roundup on January 5th, 2019. Winter Trail Series Race #3 is always a good ‘ol time in the foothills of McClellan Peak running with the herd. Sign up online or on race day morning before 8:45am. The race starts at 9am. More info here.

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Carson Canyons Update 04/03/18

UPDATE 4/3/18 – The snow is melting quickly on the half marathon course and shouldn’t be a factor on race day. However, there are two other concerns. The first is that repairs are being done to Waterfall Road that leads up to aid station #2 this week and is scheduled to be complete by Friday….

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