Las Vegas Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk, 9th Annual
It's Vegas, Baby!
Saturday
March 17, 2012
Half
Marathon
13.1m
8
AM
Half Marathon 2 Person Relay
6 & 7.1m
8 AM
5K
Run/Walk
3.1m
8:10
AM
Course
Description: Tired of the
same old races? Then try something really different. Breaking News! Entire course has been newly paved and graded. Run is out and back 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 to the Hoover Dam overlook and run right above Lake Mead
for entire event for some bodacious views. Route is on newly packed and maintained trails(50%) and paved trails (50%). No steep climbs here, but there are
gradual "grades" (less than 3%) used in the hauling of supplies to Hoover
Dam during the early thirtiesTrail History. Entire elevation gain is only 497 feet. Show me the ELEVATION chart. On the way to Hoover Dam, the
runner passes through six (6) tunnels on this course in each direction. Turnaround is located just up from the police station with great views of Hoover Dam. Aid stations are every 1.6 miles with water and HEED Endurance. 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. Location: 18 miles from Las Vegas in Boulder City NV. 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. Area
locator MAP
Conveniently Located: Only 700
yards to race Start/Finish. Hotel
is 4 miles North of the Hoover Dam on Hwy 93.
Special
Room Rates For Our Athletes: March 11 discount is only $39.95 plus tax. Call
702.293.5000 ask for "Six Tunnels Half Marathon" rate. This always sells out, so don't wait. Reserve your room now. On February 12th if available, their rate increases big time!
ALL PARKING is at the huge lot across the street from the Hacienda Hotel and Casino with a half mile walk
to the start/finish area. No event parking within the National Park nor along Lakeshore Drive.
The New Colorado River Bridge and the Hoover Dam. Our half run turnaround is up close and personal at the red "X".
Awesome!
Who loves ya, baby?
Super Easy Packet Pick Up: March 15 or 16. For Runners
who registered on-line by 3/12 or by mail by 3/05 ONLY: Pick Up at Village Runner on 217 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 898-7866'. We know this is not possible for a few
athletes, so early packet pick up on 3/17 at race
site is OK.
Late
Registration & Late Packet Pick Up: In person
and with CASH on March 16 from 3-6 PM at Village Runner. This
will be the very last chance to register. Runners who register AFTER 3/07 will be able to pick up their packets during this time. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Goodies: CHECK IT OUT! Event specific no advertising T-shirt, mug, finisher medal, plus food, prizes & drink. Register now and get a complete list of all entrants. Updated every third day starting on 1/16. Don't forget to be wearin' of the green.
CHIP Timing
Awards: Best overall awards in the business! Overall and Master get Colorado Alabaster Sculptures valued at $600 and $400 respectively each. Age group awards are three deep plaques in 5 year age groups: Half from 19 and under, 5K add 14 and under and 15 to 19 age groups all the way to 80+. All finishers get finisher medals.
Cancellation Policy:There are NO REFUNDS. You can cancel up to 15 days prior to event for a TRANSFER to a future specific MME specific event within the next 12 months. Within 14 days or less, there are NO TRANSFERS.
Please check the countdown timer above the pricing schedule. You can switch divisions any time prior to race day for a fee of $5 plus any entry fee differences. Don't you wish all events had this friendly & liberal policy?
Relays are 2 person only: This was a smash hit last year. Male, Female or Coed. What a blast! First runner runs 6 miles back to start/finish line. Second runner takes race number and chip and continues to Hoover Dam and back to Start/Finish line for 7.1 additional miles.Start, exchanges and finish are all in the same area. Course is the same for individual and relay athletes. Relays will sell out so register early.
Register On-Linewith a credit card:
Register By Mailwith a check: Event Entry.Closes with a postmark no later than March 5.
