Walk Us Home 8K

MAY

9

2026

Walk Us Home is a community run/walk supporting foster children in Nevada. This untimed event features 8k, 5k, and 3k distances and encourages participants to wear fun hats with its "Hats On, Hearts Open" theme. Proceeds fund a summer camp for foster youth.

Sat 9 May 2026

Carson City, Nevada

Registration

8 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Walk Us Home Run/Walk for Foster Homes is a community event organized by the Nevada Division of Child & Family Services, Carson City CASA, and the RennerVation Foundation. This is its fourth annual edition. The event is not timed, with its focus being on raising awareness and support for foster children.

Distances

The event features three distances, each with age categories for adults, teens, and kids:

8 km Run
5 km Run/Walk
3 km Run/Walk

Teams require a minimum of three members and can be of any age, gender, or event. Children under 10 can participate for free with adult registration and supervision.

Event Details

The run/walk begins at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and tours through the West Carson City residential neighborhood. The event day includes a Family Fair that begins concurrently with the run/walk. A water station will be provided on the course.

Registration includes a race t-shirt and a finisher bag. T-shirts are available in adult or youth unisex sizes but are not guaranteed for participants who register during race week.

Themed Categories and Proceeds

This year's theme is "Hats On, Hearts Open." Participants are encouraged to wear fun hats. Prizes will be awarded in categories such as Funniest Hat, Most Creative Hat, Best Matching Hats, Most Spirited Individual, and Most Spirited Team.

All proceeds from the event will go towards the 2026 Camp RennerVation, a summer camp in Lake Tahoe for Nevada foster youth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km

5 km