Hoover Dam Marathon
Hoover Dam Half Marathon
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 10/31/2009
Registration Fee: $85
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Hoover Dam Marathon
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 10/31/2009
Registration Fee: $105
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Course Information:
Hoover Dam Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
October 31, 2009; Lake Mead N.R.A. ~ outside of Las Vegas, NV: BUS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FROM THE STRIP!
This stunning course promises to quickly become one of the Nation's "Must Do" races. Running 100% on paved and packed dirt trails completely removed from vehicular traffic, you'll traverse the Mojave Desert running thru historic railroad tunnels perched atop of a sweet view of Lake Mead. The "Money Shot" comes at your turn around with an expansive view of Hoover Dam. No need to "stop and glance"- you get a great view without breaking your stride. The only reason to look away is to smile pretty for the camera and capture that killer photo opportunity on film to memorialize this fabulous run! This course is just stunning in more ways than one! You'll start your race at Lake Mead's Boulder Beach, Special Events Beach at the BBQ area. The first 1/4 mile is a steady gradual uphill along a wide roadway, giving plenty of room for runners to find their position among the field before making a left hand turn onto the paved River Mountains Loop Trail. This section of the River Mountains Loop Trail is impeccably paved and about 12' wide, running parallel to Lakeshore Drive. The course is undulating thru the spectacular Mojave Desert and joins up with the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail just before your mile 4. This section of trail is breathtaking! You'll traverse a hard packed dirt trail leading you thru several old railroad tunnels that were used in the 1930s to transport supplies to the workers in the construction of the then Boulder Dam- now Hoover Dam. The trail is perched atop of a ridge overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Mead and the marina.
After passing thru the last tunnel, your next mile is thru an area which is home to power plants- Hoover Dam is the main producer of electricity for Nevada, Arizona, and California. This is just a prelude to the "Money Shot"! You'll zig zag your way down 6 switch backs (see the "Course Safety" tab!) delivering you onto the upper level parking garage at Hoover Dam. Running a counterclockwise loop you'll jump up onto the curb, running along the edge for a killer sweet view of the awe inspiring Hoover Dam. No need to break stride- you get a great view as you run along the course. The only reason to look away is to smile pretty at the photographer to capture this moment on film.
With the Dam now behind you, you'll retrace your steps back up the switch back, thru the tunnels overlooking Lake Mead, then back on the paved trail. Arriving back at Boulder Beach access road you'll all continue straight continuing along the paved River Mountains Loop Trail.
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