Desert Island Trail Runs

Carson City, United States • 15 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Desert Island Trail Runs take place in Carson City, NV on November 15, 2025. The event offers three distances:

  • 21K
  • 10K
  • 5K

This race is the third and final event in a fall trail series. The series brings together trails from several previous local events and highlights trail networks around Carson City.

Course, registration and services

The start and finish are at the Prison Hill OHV Staging Area south of the Snyder Road trail head. The course uses single-track and double-track trails inside the Prison Hill Recreation Area. Aid stations will provide water only: the 5K has one aid station at the turnaround, the 10K has two (about miles 2 and 4), and the 21K has three (about miles 2, 7 and 10).

Pre-registration is available through Ultrasignup. Fees (excluding taxes and fees) are listed by distance and age: 21K adult and student rates differ from 5K/10K; children 12 and under are free. Race day registration has higher fees and a small fee applies for debit or credit card use. Bibs are distributed on race morning. No awards will be given. Parking is available at the staging area; organizers ask participants to park parallel and orderly to maximize space. Registration closes on the Friday before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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