NAMI Western Nevada Invites Community to “Walk & Ride” for Mental Health Awareness in Virginia City
October 17 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
NAMI Western Nevada invites community members, families, mental health advocates and off-road enthusiasts to join the movement at the 2026 NAMIWalks & Rides Western Nevada, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Miners Park, 106 Carson St., Virginia City, Nevada 89440.
Participant check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. PT, with the Walk & Ride beginning at 10:00 a.m.The event will also feature a community resource fair, refreshments, and raffle, providing opportunities for participants to connect with local resources and one another while supporting mental health awareness.
Adventure, Community and Mental Health Awareness
NAMIWalks & Rides offers two ways for the community to participate: a traditional NAMIWalks experience and an exciting OHV Poker Run through the beautiful Northern Nevada landscape.
The OHV Poker Run brings off-road enthusiasts, families and community supporters together for a day of adventure with a meaningful purpose. Riders will travel a designated trail, stopping at checkpoints along the way to collect playing cards. At the end of the ride, the best poker hand will win. But the real victory is bringing people together to support mental health awareness and reinforce an important message: no one should face a mental health challenge alone.
Whether participants are experienced off-road riders, joining their first poker run, or walking alongside family and friends, NAMI Western Nevada encourages everyone to enjoy the scenery, build connections, and come together in support of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Funds and awareness generated through NAMIWalks & Rides help support NAMI Western Nevada’s work providing education, support, advocacy and mental health awareness throughout Nevada, with particular focus on rural and frontier communities.
Beyond the Walk and OHV Poker Run, NAMIWalks & Rides will include a community resource fair, giving attendees an opportunity to learn about resources and services available in the community.
Community Partners and Sponsor
NAMI Western Nevada gratefully recognizes TEVA as the Silver Sponsor of the 2026 NAMIWalks & Rides event. The event is presented in partnership with the Nevada Offroad Association and Sierra Nevada UTV, whose involvement helps bring the OHV component of this unique mental health awareness event to the Northern Nevada community.
Event Details
What: 2026 NAMIWalks & Rides Western Nevada
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Miners Park, 106 Carson St., Virginia City, NV 89440
Participant Check-In: 8:30 a.m. PT
Walk & Ride Begins: 10:00 a.m. PT
Activities: NAMIWalks community walk, OHV Poker Run, community resource fair, refreshments and raffle
Silver Sponsor: TEVA
In Partnership With: Nevada Offroad Association and Sierra Nevada UTV
Walk Registration and Information:
https://www.namiwalks.org/namiwesternnevada
Rider Registration:
https://onecau.se/_n863s1
For additional information or if you are interested in volunteering for the event, contact finance@namiwesternnevada.org.
Media Contact:
NAMI Western Nevada
3094 Research Way, Ste. 61
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-350-7977
Email: finance@namiwesternnevada.org
About NAMI Western Nevada
NAMI Western Nevada is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals, families and communities impacted by mental illness through education, support, advocacy and awareness. NAMI Western Nevada works to build communities where people affected by mental health challenges can access support, find hope and know they do not have to face those challenges alone.
Together, we are NAMIWalks & Rides.
