Recreation Briefly June 24

Firecracker run sparks up again

It's time to light the fire under yourself. There's just enough time to train for the annual Firecracker 10K and 2-milre run, sponsored by the Tahoe Mountain Milers and Sagebrush Stompers, on July 2.

The race will begin 7 a.m. at Riverview Park.

Registration forms are available at Ascent Physical Therapy, 3246 N. Carson St., or CV Sports, 911 Topsy Lane, suite 110.

Carson River canoe trip at Lahontan

Nevada State Parks is hosting a canoe trip down the Carson River 8-11 a.m. Sunday. The trip covers a stretch of the Carson River from just below the Lahontan Dam (River Camp) to the diversion dam, about three and a half miles downstream.

The trip will take about two and half hours, and participants are welcome to return to River Camp with a picnic lunch and visit with park staff.

Vehicles will be available to return participants to River Camp at the end of the tour.

Nevada State Parks' canoes are available to reserve by calling (775) 577-2226, ext. 3. When making reservations, leave a name and phone number in case of any scheduling changes. Participants bringing their own canoe/kayak are asked to bring a life jacket and paddle for each person in their boat.

The dam side of Lahontan State Recreation Area is located off U.S. Highway 50, 18 miles west of Fallon and 45 miles northeast of Carson City. Participants will meet at River Camp on the Lahontan Dam side of the park at 9 a.m. Participants bringing their own boats are asked to show up at 8 a.m. to shuttle their vehicle to the take-out point.

There is a $7 per vehicle entrance fee. Nevada residents receive a $2 discount.

All participants are asked to bring appropriate clothing, bug repellant, sunscreen and water. Bring a picnic lunch, if you would like to stay after the trip and have lunch by the river.

For more information, contact Robert Mergell at rmergell@rmin.riss.net or (775) 577-2226.

Capitol City Kids Triathlon next month

The annual Capitol City Kids Triathlon on will be 7:30 a.m. July 23 at the Carson City Aquatic Center. The triathlon is open to children ages 4-18. Registration is $15 f received by July 12, day-of registration is $20.

Participants will receive T-shirts and medals.

Distances and start times vary depending on age.

For more information or to register, call the Carson City Aquatic Facility at 887-2242.