REMEMBRANCE RUN 2026
August 14 - 16, 2026
hosted by distance runner Kutoven Stevens
in collaboration with Remaining Native
OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT
In 2021, when the news broke in Kamloops, Canada of the 215 unmarked graves of Indigenous children's remains, Ku and his family decided to bring the community together, creating the Remembrance Run to retrace the 50 mile escape his great-grandfather took to escape the Stewart Indian School. The run amassed over one hundred people across the country.
Since then, the Remembrance Run was held in community in 2022 and 2023, with Kutoven making the solo journey in 2024 and 2025. Now the Stevens Family, in collaboration with Remaining Native’s Impact Campaign, are thrilled to host the 2026 Remembrance Run.
We open this invitation to all as we gather August 14-16th starting at the Yerington Paiute Tribe and concluding at the Stewart Indian School to honor the children who survived Indian boarding schools and to remember those who never came home, by laying down prayers with our feet.
THE REMEMBRANCE RUN
This is a prayerful journey, not a protest, and we will begin and end with peace and respect for one another. It's a non-competitive, medicine wheel approach, so we invite people of all backgrounds to trek with us.
The Remembrance Run is a 50-mile journey, split into two days, with overnight camping and storytelling at Sunrise Pass. There will be mandatory stops every 5 miles to regroup and refresh. No one will be left behind.
Some may choose to run with Kutoven, some will walk. Some may complete the entire odyssey; others will journey as teams, and individuals will give what endurance they can. ​
You must register to participate
See the FAQ below for more details, packing list, route overview and how to get involved.
This event is FREE and open to the public, however we are collecting donations to help support the run logistics and the Remaining Native impact campaign.
See the Get Involved tab to make a donation.
KEY information &
Frequently asked questions
This year's route will go from the Yerington Paiute Tribe Reservation to the Stewart Indian School Museum. There will be orange flags on stakes and tied to sagebrush making the route. Motivational signs will encourage runners, and rest stops will take place every five miles. Rest stops will be clearly marked. At each rest stop, we will wait for all runners and walkers to arrive before moving on to the next five-miles.
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RUN DAY 1
Runners
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Run begins with a prayer at Yerington Paiute Tribe, 171 Campbell Lane
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Go southeast towards Mason Pass Road.
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Get on Mason Pass Road heading west (approximately 15 miles).
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The road splits at Artesia Road. Turn right (north).
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Turn left (west) at Sunrise Pass Road and go 5 miles to Remembrance Run camp.
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Drivers
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All roads are dirt roads except for the last mile going into Stewart. Some areas are extremely rocky and have rain washouts, while others are deep sand and bumps. The path into the camp is downhill and rough.
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Mason Pass Road is wide and will be easy for you to stay with your runners.
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Runners and support vehicles will have a different route for the last 2 miles on Mason Pass Road. This split will be clearly marked, as well as the rejoining spot where you can meet up with your runners.
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RUN DAY 2
Runners
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Run begins with a prayer as we prepare to head west over Sunrise Pass.
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Stay on Sunrise Pass Road (approximately 15 miles).
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Go right (south) on Juniper Valley Ranch Road towards Stewart (the river crossing).
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Cross the river and go left (west) on Snyder Avenue for approximately 1 mile.
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Go left to stay on Snyder Avenue which turns into pavement (for less than a mile).
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Regroup at the dirt lot across from the LifeChurch.
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Walk to the cemetery at Stewart Museum, 1 Jacobson Way, Carson City (less than a mile).
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Drivers
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Runners and support vehicles will remain on the same path for 20 miles.
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After rest stop 4 on Day 2 drivers and runners will split so that the vehicles can take the long way, following the road across the river and heading towards Stewart. Runners will cross the river on foot.
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Driving instructions from Rest Stop 4 to Stewart:
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Go north on the dirt road which will turn into Rio Vista Lane, keep going north.
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Turn left on Sierra Vista Lane which follows the river (north). Paved road.
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Turn left on Carson River Road heading southwest and then west for approx 2 miles.
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Turn left on East 5th Street (approximately 50 yards).
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Turn left on Fairview Drive which turns into South Edmonds Drive at the roundabout (south).
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Turn right on Snyder Avenue (west). Rejoin runners at the dirt lot across from the Lifechurch.
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You may leave your vehicle and walk with us to the cemetery, or park your vehicle at Stewart and join us at the cemetery.​​
The first image is the overall route and the next two are separated by day 1 (leaving Yerington) and day 2 (arriving in Carson City).
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The red line is where the runners and walkers will travel, and the little black marks are the 5-mile rest stops. The triangle is the campsite. The blue lines are the two parts of the route where the support vehicles must separate from the runners/walkers, due to road conditions.
Plan ahead for these sections and decide who will traverse and who will jump in your vehicle if needed.
The basic costs of the run are covered thanks to Impact Funds raised by Remaining Native but we still need more to make this the truly amazing community event it can be.
There are two options for donation, the link above allows for tax-deductible donation via our fiscal sponsor. The form below allows for direct contribution.
