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Nevada > Six Tunnels Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
Las Vegas, NV
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Date
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Event
Details
Combine a run through a desert-like environment, the crystal-blue
waters of Nevada's Lake Mead nearby and the majestic Hoover Dam in the
distance, and then you'll begin to get a feel for what it's like to run
the Six Tunnels Half Marathon & 5K, an event at which both
races are open to runners and walkers. The course for the race, which
takes runners along a mountainous trail road through the hills of Lake
Mead National Recreational Area to the world-famous dam, is newly paved
and graded this year, which will make for an even smoother race for
participants.
Named for the tunnels along the converted railroad track trail road to
and from the Dam (yes, runners and walkers will actually travel through
the tunnels), the course once served as an access route for train cars
and trucks hauling supplies to Hoover Dam. Thanks to its original
construction, the route offers no more than smooth, gradual inclines
and declines, with no sudden or steep hills of any kind. The views are
also spectacular, including the mountains around the lake, the desert
sagebrush and other vegetation, and the tunnels themselves, a unique
architectural feature to find at a road race.
Organizers add that because there is no vehicle traffic on this road,
participants may take as long as they like to finish the race --
another unusual perk for road races. The National Park Service notes
that along the trail, it's common to find wildlife including desert
bighorn sheep, ravens and owls, and antelope ground squirrels, among
other creatures.
Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers finished the combined half marathon
and 5K races at the 2007 running of the race, so it's definitely a
well-attended race -- sign up early, because the race can and does sell
out.
Race
Weather & Climate
Expect weather that's sunny and dry in the Boulder City/Lake Mead area
this time of year, with fair to mild temperatures. In March,
temperatures average between 65°F and 46°F, while
rainfall averages just under an inch on average for the month.
Fees
$50 if registered by January 31, 2008
$55 between February 1 - 29
$65 from March 1 to sellout
No race day registration
Registration
To register for the 2008 Six Tunnels Half Marathon or 5K as a runner or
a walker, register online here
or print out and mail in this downloadable form.
Websites
www.mountainmanevents.com
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