Rachel, NV. Running along the fringe of the mysterious Area 51, this stretch of highway (375) has an overwhelming number of reported UFO sightings. So much so, that in 1996 the federal government officially named highway 375 the "Extraterrestrial Highway". The ET Highway has become a gathering place for UFO enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With elevations ranging from roughly 4000-5600 feet, the high desert will enchant you with gorgeous vegetation, surrounding mountains, and stunning vistas. An additional treat is…

Lovell Canyon Road and Highway 160 Junction, Las Vegas, NV. Marathon (5:00 PM), half-marathon (6:30 PM) and 5K (6:45 PM). Commencing at an elevation of roughly 4500 feet, runners will experience high desert vegetation to include Joshua Trees, Pinion-Juniper, Mountain Rose, Sagebrush, and a relatively lush Toiyabe National Forest not commonly associated with Las Vegas. The road twists and turns thru the canyon; a true treasure of the Spring Mountains N.R.A. enjoying temperatures ~10 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas…

Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, NV. Half Marathon (5:45 PM), 10K (6:00 PM), 5K (6:05 PM). Majestically framing the west side of the valley, Red Rock Canyon is the most notable natural treasure in the Las Vegas area. Commencing just before sunset, run through Red Rock Canyon while enjoying the stunning sunset as day falls into night. Sun is replaced by stars and moonlight guides the way. The omnipresence of the surrounding canyon under the moonlit starry night is magical!…