Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day Fun Run

Carson City, NV

Opens Oct 6, 2026Annual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Nov 4, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Veterans Day Fun Run

The course runs through Riverview Park, a natural wetland area near the heart of Carson City. Both distance options use flat park trails, so there is not much to navigate technically. Before the first wave goes off, there is a flag ceremony and national anthem, which sets the tone for the morning. The race benefits local causes, including a fund for graduating seniors.

Parking is in the lot next to the park; if that fills up, street parking in the surrounding neighborhood works, though the organizer asks you to watch for driveways. There are no water stops on the course itself, but water and snacks are at the finish line. Bibs are available to collect on race morning before things get underway.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

96finishers

18:59winner

32:09median

1:04:20cutoff

Top 3: Nate Freed (18:59) · Clayton Bowman (19:39) · Austin Hunsaker (19:44)

1 Miles · 2025 results

29finishers

6:01winner

13:23median

31:30cutoff

Top 3: Zackariah Ponczoch (6:01) · A. Miner (7:08) · Madelyn Romeo (7:20)

The Veterans Day Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/11/2026 09:00$35

1 Mile11/11/2026 09:15$15

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Common Questions About the Veterans Day Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Veterans Day Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:09, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:20, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Veterans Day Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (96 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Veterans Day Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:59 while the median finisher took 32:09. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.