Six Tunnels Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk, 3rd Annual
It's Vegas, Baby! Saturday March 18, 2006
That was 1931. This is now, 2005. Same tunnel as left photo, viewed from opposite end. All are actual tunnels for this event and very short in length.
Course Description: Tired of the same old races? Then try something really different. Run is on old railroad track long since removed and now part of the Rail-to-Trails Conservancy and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. We run right above Lake Mead for entire event. Route is on packed trails with a two loose sections of 70 yards each. No steep climbs here, but there are gradual "grades" (3.2%) used in the hauling of supplies to Hoover Dam. Entire elevation gain/loss is only 292 feet. The runner passes through six (6) tunnels on this course in each direction. This is a spectator friendly event, so please bring your family. There is no vehicular traffic on this course, so you may take as long as you want to finish this event. However, the race clock stops at 11:45 AM, and those finishing after this, will not receive a finish time. Aid stations every two miles with water and sport energy drink. Read more about this scenic course: History
Location: Four miles north of the Hoover Dam on Hwy 93 (at the exact 4 mile post) on the property of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Turn on Lakeshore Drive at the Alan Bible Visitor Center.
Parking: There is no parking on Lakeshore Drive. Please park in the Hacienda Hotel & Casino parking lot (0.7 mile walk to start).
Above photo is just 1.4 miles from Hoover Dam. Look for owls, antelope and (Sonoran) desert bighorn sheep and maybe even the very elusive Mountain Man. You will view scenic Lake Mead for the entire distance. Water aid stations every two miles. Desert bighorn sheep as seen at mile 3 (Ski cove).
Great view of the lake the entire way. The very long start Six Companies employees circa 1930

It's Happening Here!

700 yards to race Start/Finish. Conveniently Located.
Hotel is 4 miles North of the Hoover Dam on Hwy 93.
Special Room Rate: $69 per night for Friday, Saturday or Sunday Call 702.293.5000 ask for "Six Tunnels Half Marathon" rate.
RACE PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION (cash only) On Friday March 17 from 4 to 7 PM at host hotel.
Information Sessions are every hour on the half hour. Topo and satellite maps available.
Awards Ceremony:Immediately following the event. Can't make it? Don't worry, we mail (excluding alabaster trophies).
No Race Day Registration
All parking is either at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino lot or very limited parking at the Alan Bible Visitor Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodies & Awards: T-shirt, Genisoy energy bar, Hammer gel. Overall and Masters alabaster sculptures. Age groups: Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk - plaques 3 deep in 5 year age groups from age 14 and younger to 80plus. Both male and female. All finishers get awards.
Fees posted to web on 11/22/05
Entry Info Post by 1/31/06 Post by 2/28

Reg. by 3/12

 At packet pick up 3/17
Fee Schedule Early Bird Super Discount Regular Price Late Fee Cash Only
5K Run/Walk $20 $25 $30 $35
Half Marathon $35 $40 $45 $50