Carson City, Nev. (Sept. 30, 2026) — The Carson City Schools Foundation will host the CARSON 400, a stock car-style foot race for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Carson High School Sports Complex. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the Classic Car Exhibition in the north parking lot.
Decorated cardboard cars for the Show and Shine competition will be on display just inside the main gate from 6:00-7:00. The Show and Shine event will feature entries from corporate sponsors, school clubs and community donors.
The racing events will begin at 7 p.m., under the stadium lights, with kindergarten, first- and second-grade students competing in a 100-meter drag race. Kindergarten students may race alongside a parent. Students in third through 12th grades will compete in a 400-meter race. Teachers will represent their schools in the 4×100-meter relay Race for School Glory.
Participants will race while wearing cardboard box cars sponsored by community donors. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each race.
Community members are invited to attend and watch the races. No registration is required for spectators, but donations are encouraged. Students who wish to participate must register by Friday, Oct. 2, to be guaranteed an event T-shirt.
In addition to the 100M and 400M races, fourth and fifth graders in Carson City will also compete in the CHS Future Runners 1-mile a cross country race at 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. For several weeks leading up to Oct. 7, the Carson High School Boys and Girls Cross-Country Teams have hosted running clinics for students at each of the six elementary schools in Carson City. The athletes took time to work one-on-one with the younger runners and help encourage physical fitness in the upcoming generation. The running clinics will culminate at the Carson City Schools Foundation CARSON 400 event.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
- 5:00 p.m. – Gates Open, Classic Car Exhibition begins
- 6:00 p.m. – Show and Shine decorated cars due for display and judging
- 6:00 p.m. – Girls CHS Future Runners 1-mile cross country race
- 6:15 p.m. – Judging of Show and Shine cars begins
- 6:25 p.m. – Girls CHS Future Runners individual and team awards presentation
- 6:30 p.m. – Boys CHS Future Runners 1-mile cross country race
- 6:50 p.m. – Show and Shine awards presentation
- 6:55 p.m. – Boys CHS Future Runners individual and team awards presentation
- 7:00 p.m. – National anthem, presentation of the colors
- 7:05 p.m. – Kindergarten 100M drag race (with parents)
- 7:10 p.m. – First grade 100M drag race
- 7:15 p.m. – Second grade 100M drag race
- 7:20 p.m. – Third grade 400M race
- 7:25 p.m. – Fourth grade 400M race
- 7:30 p.m. – Fifth grade 400M race
- 7:35 p.m. – Teachers and administrators 4X100M team relay Race for School Glory
- 7:40 p.m. – Middle School 400M races
- 7:50 p.m. – High School 400M races
Proceeds from the CARSON 400 will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation’s general fund, which supports education programs and initiatives that may not be funded through traditional funding sources.
For more information or to register, visit the CARSON 400 registration page or the Carson City Schools Foundation website.
Members of the CCSF Board of Directors are volunteers from the community who devote their time and talents to developing opportunities to support the creativity of Carson City School District students, teachers and staff. Those members include Jon Hager, board president; Casey Gilles, treasurer; Patty Chang, secretary; Jennifer Allen, board member; Laurel Crossman, board member; Gary Lyon, board member; Jennifer Mahe, Esq., board member; Dave Ponczoch, board member and Steve Reynolds, board member. If you are interested in putting your talents and passion into the Carson City public school system and work as a member of the CCSF board, email info@ccschoolsfoundation.org.
CCSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community involvement and investment in the public schools of Carson City. This project is one of the many results of the “Empower Carson City 2027″ Strategic Plan – a five-year strategic plan for extraordinary schools built by the community of Carson City.
CCSF was created to increase student achievement through philanthropic investment and involvement. Established by the Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees, the foundation promotes education programs that traditional funding sources may not be able to reach.
For more information about the CCSF, please visit ccschoolsfoundation.org. To make a contribution with your credit card, click here, or you may also donate by sending a check to the Carson City Schools Foundation at P.O. Box 92, Carson City, Nevada 89702. To view an informational video, please click here.
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