Runner descending south side of Prison Hill, Ascent Runs Winter Trail Series

LOVE CAN BE COLD

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Pre-registration:

  • $25 – Adults per event
  • $15 – Students(full time) 13-25 years
  • FREE – Children (12 & under)
  • Check-In begins 8:00 AM — Pick up your Bib and check in!
  • Run starts at 9:00 AM

THE VENUE

  • Prison Hill South OHV Staging Area

LOVE CAN BE COLD

Course Description

The race start/finish is located at the motorized vehicle(OHV) staging area south of the Snyder Road trail head. At the end of Snyder where it T’s with Gentry, turn right onto Golden Eagle and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping you’ll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign your left. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up to the big open area and park.

Single track and double trail located within Prison Hill Recreation Area. The 5K may extend out to be 4 miles. The 10K+ will depend on conditions. Course distances and routes are subject to change due to weather and trail conditions. Check back for updates or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Registration

Pre-registration is available through Ultrasignup. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students 13-25y/o actively enrolled in school, 12 & under are free.

Race day registration using cash or check $30 for adults, $20 for students 13-25y/o, 12 & under are free. There will be a $5 fee added on for those using debit or credit card on race day making the adult rate $35, students 13-25y/o $25, and youth 12 & under are still free. The student rate is reserved for those 13-25y/o who are actively enrolled in school full time, middle school to college. All runners will receive their bib# on race morning at check-in.

Series Information

This is the last of 3 trail runs in the annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs. Each run in the series will have two distances to choose from, a 5Kish and a 10K+. The 5Kish will usually be between 3-4 miles. The 10K+ will be anywhere between 6-9 miles depending on conditions. If it’s nice we make it 7-9 miles. If it’s not so nice we keep it close to 6 miles. Be sure to check our website, Ultrasignup and our social media presence on Instagram & Facebook the week leading up to the run for updates.

These casual runs were created to keep runners and walkers motivated through the winter months and also as a way to supplement your winter training. This series highlights the extensive trail networks surrounding Carson City, NV. Walkers are welcome to any of these events. There are no aid stations out on the courses so be prepared to carry your own water or sports drink. For the safety of all runners and to keep you guessing, event organizers reserve the right to change course routes and distances based on weather conditions or just for the heck of it.

Awards

No awards. Just the sweet satisfaction that you overcame the urge to sleep in on a cold winter morning and to go out and enjoy our incredible trails with others—no matter what the weather!

Check-in

Bib #’s can be picked up race morning. Once a bib# is assigned to you that will be your bib# through the entire series. Please check-in before every run to confirm your presence, bib# and distance running. You may change distance from 5K to 10K and vice versa race morning but you must notify event management during check-in.

Weather

We’ll see what mother nature has in store for us this year.

Directions

From Reno & Carson:

From Reno and Carson: Take 580 South to Fairview Dr. Exit Take a left onto Fairview, then turn right onto Edmonds Dr. by the National Guard Armory. Continue south to the end of Edmonds at Snyder Avenue and turn left. At the end of Snyder where it T’s with Gentry, turn right towards the OHV Staging Area and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping on your left you’ll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up into the big open area to park. Thank you!

From Carson Valley:

Take 395 north and turn right onto Snyder Avenue (by Aloha Liquors) in Carson City. At the end of Snyder where it T’s with Gentry, turn right towards the OHV Staging Area and head down the road about a mile. Just after the big rock outcropping on your left you’ll see the Prison Hill Recreation Area sign. Turn left onto the dirt road and head up into the big open area to park. Thank you!

Parking

Should be plenty of parking. Please park parallel to one another in an orderly manner to maximize the space. Thanks.