Nevada > Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
Boulder City, NV • Saturday, March 17, 2012 • Course Map
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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 to Hoover Dam 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, was newly paved
and graded for the 2011 race, which makes 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.
More than 1,100 runners and walkers finished the combined individual half marathon, half marathon relay
and 5K races at the 2011 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
Located roughly 30 miles east of downtown Las Vegas and just miles from the southern shoreline of Lake Mead, Boulder City typically sees March temperatures that average between 67°F and 49°F, while rainfall is scarce here year-round, averaging just under an inch for the month. On the day of the race (March 17), the average high is 67°F and the average low is 50°F.
Course Map
View the race route map for the Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon
Fees
$55 for the individual half marathon, if registered by December 15, 2011
$60 between Dec. 16 - January 15, 2012
$65 between Jan. 16 - February 15
$70 between Feb. 16 - March 15
Registration
To reserve your spot in the late winter/early spring 2012 running of Boulder City's Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam Half Marathon, Relay or 5K race, register online at Active.com.
Official Race Website
www.mountainmanevents.com
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