Carson 400 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Carson City, Nevada
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson 400 | Other | Oct 7, 20265:00 PM | $15 | – |
| CHS Futures Runners 1 Miler Cross Country Race & Carson 400 | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20265:00 PM | $20 | – |
| CHS Futures Runners 1 Miler Cross Country Race- Must Be in 4th or 5th grade | 1 Mile | Oct 7, 20265:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Kinder, 1st, 2nd 100M | Other | Oct 7, 20265:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Show and Shine Carboard Car | – | Oct 7, 20265:00 PM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Carson 400 and CHS Futures Runners 1 Miler Cross Country Race- Must Be in 4th or 5th grade and Kinder, 1st, 2nd 100M: $15 until Oct 1.
- CHS Futures Runners 1 Miler Cross Country Race & Carson 400: $20 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 44 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Nevada, which costs $36 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Carson 400 starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 5,050 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1111 N Saliman Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 7 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 6% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1111 N Saliman Rd, Carson City, NV 89701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,050 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 8, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Carson 400?
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nevada?
- At $20, entry is about 44 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Nevada, which costs $36 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1111 N Saliman Rd, Carson City, NV 89701.
From the organizers
The Carson 400 is a 400M race. Each grade, Kinder through 12th grade will race separately. Each race will have up to 24 cars (24 racers). If there are more racers in a grade level, the race may include heats.