Walk Us Home - Run/Walk for Foster Homes
About this race
The Nevada Division of Child & Family Services & Carson City CASA, in partnership with RennerVation Foundation, is proud to present their 4th Annual Walk us Home Run/Walk for foster homes.
This year, we're adding a playful twist: Our theme is Hats On, Hearts Open! Whether silly, colorful, oversized, or your favorite cap, wear your fun hat as you walk or run.
This race is NOT a timed event- We are focused on raising awareness and support for foster kids in our community.
Did you know there are roughly 60 foster homes in rural Nevada for the 400 youth in foster care? Some counties have as many as 14 homes, some counties have as little as 1 or 2. There are even Nevada counties that have no foster homes. When there are not enough foster homes in any given community, children are at risk of being displaced to outside communities, bringing forth a whole new set of challenges and setbacks. Join us in bringing attention to our HUGE need for foster homes, because every child deserves to go home.
All proceeds for this event will go towards the 2026 Camp RennerVation that invites Nevada foster youth to experience an unforgettable summer camp in Lake Tahoe!
Registration includes a race t-shirt and finisher bag. T-shirts come in adult or youth unisex. T-shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register on race week.
This year's race includes the following events
8k Run (new addition this year!)
5k Run/Walk
3k Run/Walk
Divisions Include
Kids (ages 10-12) - kids under 10 participate for free with adult registration and supervision
Teens (ages 13-17)
Adults (ages 18+)
Teams (minimum of 3 members to make a team, can be any age, gender or event)
RACE DAY DETAILS:
Our Run/Walk begins at the Brewery Arts Center and tours through the residential neighborhood of West Carson City. Following our Run/Walk, we will be hosting a Family Fair. Please prepare for all types of weather hot or cold. Water Station provided.
We're thrilled to announce that prizes await in multiple categories will be rewarded for their outstanding efforts including Funniest hat, Most creative hat, Best matching hats, Most spirited individual, and Most spirited team.
8AM: Packet Pick Up @ Brewery Arts Center
9AM: Family Fair Begins AND Run/Walk Begins (Staggered start)
10AM: Announcement & Awards
1PM: Family Fair Concludes
Pick your distance
Running
Adult 8k (Run) - 18 and over
Teen 8k Run - Ages 13-17
Adult 5k (Walk or Run) - 18 and over
Teen 5k (Walk or Run) - Ages 13-17
Kid 5k (Walk or Run) - Ages 10-12
Adult 3k (Walk or Run) - 18 and over
Teen 3k (Walk or Run) - Ages 13-17
Kid 3k (Walk or Run) - Ages 10-12
Virtual 5k- Walk or Run- All ages
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Carson City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 7:59 PM local time (PDT) in Carson City on May 9, 2026 — 14h 08m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Walk Us Home - Run/Walk for Foster Homes
Virtual 5k- Walk or Run- All ages · 2 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Theotokatos | 30:44 | — |
| 2 | Genevieve Dufresne | 45:03 | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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- Carson City 5K Races 3 races
- Carson City Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Carson City events
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