2026 Escape from Prison Hill

The 2026 Escape from Prison Hill takes place on April 4, 2026, at the Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City, Nevada. The event offers a unique trail running experience through the scenic and challenging terrain of the Carson City area. On the day of the event, Carson City is expected to have mild temperatures with partly cloudy skies, with highs around 60°F (15°C) and lows around 45°F (7°C). Participants can expect a mix of single-track trails, technical climbs, and rewarding descents, with opportunities to spot the iconic dead truck in Dead Truck Canyon. The race includes three distinct distances—22K, 11K, and 5K—each offering a different level of challenge and terrain.

What distances are available for this event?

• →22K Trail Race (~14 miles) with ~3,150' elevation gain
• →11K Trail Race with ~1,600' total elevation gain
• →5K Trail Race with 700'+ elevation gain

What is the course structure for the 22K Trail Race?

• →First 8 miles: Climb up Dead Truck (1.5 miles, 750' gain), upper Odyssey Loop, and North Loop (3 miles of runnable single track with climb/descent)
• →Mid-race: Descend lower Odyssey trail toward Snyder Aid Station (~8 miles)
• →South End: Major climbing section (~1,400') featuring South Climb/False Summit/The Pacifier with grades ranging 10-32%, plus technical downhill spots
• →Final 2.5 miles: Net downhill profile with soft, sandy descent to finish

What is the course structure for the 11K Trail Race?

• →Features Dead Truck climb, Odyssey Trail addition, North Loop with panoramic views of Slide, Job's, Job's Sister, and Freel peaks; finishes with soft descent

What is the course structure for the 5K Trail Race?

• →Run up Dead Truck Canyon, turn around at summit, return via soft, sandy descent to finish

Where are the aid stations located?

• →Snyder Aid Station (~8 miles) and Summit Aid Station (~11.5 miles) for the 22K race
• →No aid stations for the 11K and 5K races

What are the cutoff times for the 22K race?

• →Snyder Aid Station at 2 hours and 24 minutes
• →Summit Aid Station at 3 hours and 30 minutes

What are the requirements for participants?

• →Carry a minimum of 1L of fluids
• →Bring own food/fuel for the first 8 miles of the 22K race
• →No aid stations for the 11K and 5K races, so participants must carry all hydration and fuel

What is the registration deadline for this event?

• →Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

What is the participant cap for this event?

• →The event has a total of 200 runners, with a waitlist available once the cap is reached

How much does registration cost?

• →22K: $80 (early registration), $90 on race day if spots are available (total with fees: $87.50)
• →11K: $55 (early registration), $65 on race day if spots are available (total with fees: $58.50)
• →5K: $40 (early registration), $50 on race day if spots are available (total with fees: $43.50)

What payment methods are accepted on race day?

• →Credit and debit cards only; no cash accepted

What is the race day schedule?

• →Bib pickup starts at 7:00 AM
• →22K Start: 8:00 AM
• →11K Start: 8:30 AM
• →5K Start: 8:45 AM

Where is the start and finish located?

• →The start and finish are at the Silver Saddle Ranch, located at 2648 Carson River Road, Carson City, Nevada

What course maps are available for the event?

• →11K Map: View Map ↗
• →22K Map: View Map ↗

What are the rules for participants?

• →No dogs allowed on the course
• →All participants must carry their own hydration and fuel
• →No refunds; registrations may be rolled over to next year's event

What awards are given to participants?

• →All finishers receive a medal
• →Top male and female finishers per distance receive special awards

What charity is supported by this event?

• →A portion of the net proceeds benefits Muscle Powered, a volunteer organization building the Carson City trail system. Learn more at Muscle Powered ↗