Event Description
BE A CHILD'S HERO! In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of Carson City and partnering agencies are proud to present the first BE A HERO FUN RUN & FAMILY FAIR.
Join us for a 5k Run, 5k Walk, or 2.5K Walk on April 29, 2023, at Riverview Park in Carson City. The course is on a level, graded dirt loop surrounded by nature and away from the crowds! Wear a cape or dress like your favorite superhero to signify your fight against child abuse! The best-voted outfit wins a PRIZE!
We welcome participants of all ages! Registration is $30 for walkers and runners. Walkers who don't want a T-shirt can participate for FREE! All proceeds from this event directly benefit CASA of Carson City.
A Family Resource fair will also be underway that is free to enter and requires no registration.
Registration DEADLINE: 4/13/2023
EVENT SCHEDULE
Registration DEADLINE: 4/13/2023
Packet Pick Up: 4/29/23, 9 AM @ Riverview Park
Runners Start: 10 AM
Walkers Start: 10:30 AM
Family Resource Fair: 10 AM to 1 PM
COURSE INFO
Located at the very east-end of Fifth Street, Riverview Park is a 109-acre natural scenic park with wetlands and a network of trails that extend to the banks of the Carson River and connect with the Mexican Ditch and Empire Ranch Trails. Many paved trails traverse the area, including a generally flat 1.6-mile course. 5k runners/walkers will complete the loop 2 times. 2.5k walkers will complete the loop once.
PARKING INFO
Parking is located at 600 Marsh Rd next to the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park. Overflow parking is available on the residential streets just adjacent to the park.
WHAT TO BRING
Please wear properly fitted running/walking attire and shoes. Please check the local forecast leading up to the event to accommodate warm or cold weather running. WEAR A CAPE OR SUPERHERO OUTFIT. THE BEST OUTFIT WINS A PRIZE! Strollers are permitted for walkers. No dogs please.
Event details and schedule
Event details and schedule
EVENT SCHEDULE
Registration DEADLINE: 4/13/2023
Packet Pick Up: 4/29/23 9AM @ Riverview Park
Runners Start: 10 AM
Walkers Start: 10:30 AM
Family Resource Fair: 10AM to 1 PM
COURSE INFO
Located at the very east-end of Fifth Street, Riverview Park is a 109 acre natural scenic park, with wetlands and a network of trails which extend to the banks of the Carson River and connect with the Mexican Ditch and Empire Ranch Trails. Many paved trails traverse the area, including a generally flat 1.6 mile course. 5k runners/walkers will complete the loop 2 times. 2.5k walkers will complete the loop once.
PARKING INFO
Parking is located at 600 Marsh Rd next to the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park. Overflow parking is available on the residential streets just adjacent to the park.
WHAT TO BRING
Please wear properly fitted running/walking attire and shoes. Please research to local forecast up to the event to accommodate warm or cold weather running. WEAR A CAPE OR SUPER HERO OUTFIT. BEST OUTFITS WINS A PRIZE! Strollers are permitted for walkers. No dogs please.
