A Walk/Run to Remember 2026

Carson City, Nevada. A Walk/Run to Remember 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM PDT at 223 W. Third St. Choose 8k or 5k. Show your purple — a costume contest will award prizes for the best purple costumes. Packet pickup on Friday, September 19 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Dickson Realty (308 North Curry St., Ste 202, Carson City, NV 89703 — upstairs via the elevator from Curry Street side). Race day registration available ($40), but late sign‑ups (within 48 hours of event start) are not guaranteed a race packet, t‑shirt, or timed result.

Location — Carson City, Nevada (223 W. Third St.):

• Carson City is the capital of Nevada, located in the western part of the state, near Lake Tahoe (about 30 minutes east)
• The start/finish is at 223 W. Third St. — likely near the Nevada State Capitol or a downtown park
• The course likely uses downtown streets and possibly the nearby multi‑use paths (flat, fast, urban)

Purple Costume Contest — Prizes for Best Purple Costumes:

• All participants and teams are invited to show your PURPLE
• Purple likely represents the color of the cause (perhaps Alzheimer's awareness, domestic violence awareness, or another purple‑ribbon cause — not specified in source)
• Prizes awarded for the best purple costumes — get creative, go all out

What's Included (Timed Registration):

• Chip timing (8k and 5k — timed for runners; walkers may be untimed)
• Finisher medal
• Event t‑shirt (guaranteed only for registrations completed more than 48 hours before the event)
• Race packet (bib, timing chip, etc. — guaranteed only for early registrants)
• Aid station on course (water)
• Medical support on site
• Post‑race refreshments

Packet Pickup — Friday, September 19 (One Week Before Race):

• Date: Friday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
• Location: Dickson Realty, 308 North Curry St., Ste 202, Carson City, NV 89703
• Upstairs via the elevator from the Curry Street side
• No race day packet pickup? Not specified — but packet pickup is available only on Friday (one week before race day)

Registration — Late Registration Available ($40 on Race Day):

• Online registration closes Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT
• Price increases to $40 on race day
• Sign‑ups within 48 hours of event start will NOT be guaranteed a race packet, t‑shirt, or timed event
• If you register late, you may still participate but without timing or swag

A Walk/Run to Remember — Honoring a Cause:

• The name suggests a memorial or awareness event (specific cause not mentioned — may be Alzheimer's, loss of a loved one, or another community remembrance)
• Purple costumes hint at a cause such as Alzheimer's (purple is the color of the Alzheimer's awareness ribbon) or domestic violence awareness (purple also represents domestic violence awareness)

Logistics — No Refunds? Check with event organizer:

• No refunds? Not specified — check with race director
• Parking available near 223 W. Third St. (downtown Carson City — arrive early, street parking and public lots)
• Bib pickup: only on Friday, September 19 (no race day pickup?) — plan accordingly
• No dogs allowed on the course (likely)
• Strollers allowed (5k only, start at the back)
• Walkers welcome

Top Performances (5k Men — course record: 18:38):

• Mathew Morris — 18:38 (2025)
• Aidan Concannon — 19:20 (2024)
• Spencer Rogers — 20:40 (2024)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it in Carson City):

• Nevada State Capitol — historic building and grounds (free to visit)
• Nevada State Museum — natural history, mining, and Native American exhibits
• Kit Carson Trail — 2.5‑mile walking tour of historic homes and landmarks
• Lake Tahoe (30 minutes west) — beaches, hiking, boating, and the famous Emerald Bay
• Virginia City (20 minutes northeast) — historic mining town, boardwalks, and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad

Contact: Event organizer via UltraSignup.