Desert Island Trail Runs

Desert Island Trail Runs take place in Carson City, Nevada, on November 14, 2026, with all three trail races starting at 9 a.m.: a 21K of roughly 13 miles, a 10K and a 5K. Going off together on the same morning, they let runners of different levels share the same start and the same finish area.

Trail changes the arithmetic. Expect to be slower than your road times over the same distance, and prepare by running on uneven ground rather than only on pavement so your ankles and feet arrive used to the surface. The 21K is a solid target if you have already run a road half and want something more technical; the 10K is the sensible first step onto trail. Whichever you enter, practice with the pack or bottle you intend to carry, and walk the steep sections deliberately rather than fighting them.