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Nevada > Valley of Fire Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Overton, NV
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Date

Saturday, November 22, 2008



Event Details

Described by race organizers as a difficult, challenging course race with a nearly 1,500-foot change in elevation throughout the course, the Valley of Fire Marathon & Half Marathon is certainly aptly named. The race start and finish lines are at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the huge Nevada reservoir lake created by the Hoover Dam. The out-and-back race takes runners through the Valley of Fire State Park, along rolling hills and past many indigenous red rock formations.

The race, which starts at 8:00 AM for full marathoners and 8:05 AM for the half marathon participants (and 8:10 AM for the 10K runners), is uphill all the way out to the turnaround points for both the half and the full marathons, and downhill through the entire way back (with the exception of an uphill in the last two miles). The scenic nature of the course makes it a particularly beautiful run, which can take your mind off the (very) challenging task at hand -- running your 13.1 miles.


Race Weather & Climate

Located just to the northwest of Lake Mead, this southeastern Nevada town tends to see mostly mild to even cool weather in November, when temperatures average between 45°F and 67°F. Rainfall is rare, with less than half an inch on average during the month.


Fees

$50 if registered by October 11
$60 until November 8
$70 until November 20
No registration on the day of the race


Registration

You can register online for the Valley of Fire Half by clicking here.


Running Groups & Related Sites

www.valleyoffiremarathon.com - The official website for the event, with links to registration info, course and topographical maps and more.


Course Map


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