Las Vegas Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk, 9th Annual
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Saturday

March 17, 2012

Dress in Green
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 thirties Trail 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

Leave the strip mall runs and city traffic behind. Great views of the Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the new Colorado River bridge.

  • 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!

 

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  • 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
  • Location: Mapquest Village Runner

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
By Feb 15 @ 11:59 PM

By Mar 15 @ 6 PM

Half Marathon
70
75
Half Marathon 2 Person Relay
95
100
5K Run/Walk
38
42
  • 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-Line with a credit card:                        
  • Register By Mail with a check: Event Entry. Closes with a postmark no later than March 5.

Beat the 68 year old leprechaun in the half (that is 497 in elf years). Who is this sissy and can the geezer even go the distance?