Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk, 7th Annual

It's Vegas, Baby! Saturday 3/13/10

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. No baby strollers nor animals are allowed on the course during 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

The athletes choice event. It's Vegas, Baby?

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: Honest discounts of only $39.95 per night plus tax. Call 702.293.5000 ask for "Six Tunnels Half Marathon" rate. On March 1, 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 parking within the National Park nor along Lakeshore Drive.

Super Easy Packet Pick Up: March 10 to 12 For Runners who registered on-line by 3/07 or by mail by 2/29 ONLY: Pick Up on March 10 to 12 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 3/14 at race site is OK.
Late Registration & Late Packet Pick Up: In person March 12 from 3-6 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.
Location: Mapquest Village Runner
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION	By Feb 15 @ 11:59 PM	By Mar 11 @ 7PM
Half Marathon	55	60
Half Marathon 2 Person Relay	85	90
5K Run/Walk	30	35

Goodies: Event specific no advertising green T-shirt, mug, finisher medal, plus food, prizes & drink. Don't forget to be wearin' of the green.
CHIP Timing: by Tri-A-Run
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 MME 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 anytime 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: Male, Female or Coed. What a blast! First runner runs six 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.
Register On-Line with a credit card: Register and get a FULL list of all entrants. So, who loves ya, baby!
Register By Mail with a check: Print Out Entry.

Beat the 65 year old leprechaun in the half. Who is this sissy and can the geezer even go the distance before his arteries clog? All those who finish before this loser, we'll donate an additional $3 each to UNLV Army ROTC in your name.