Labor of Love
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Labor of Love
Labor of Love is an annual road race series held on Lovell Canyon Road in the Spring Mountains / Toiyabe National Forest near Las Vegas. The event uses a start/finish area at the Lovell Canyon Road and Highway 160 junction, beginning at roughly 4,500 feet elevation and passing through high-desert scenery with Joshua trees, pinyon-juniper, and sagebrush.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50K
Entry fees vary by registration period, with early, standard, late, and on-site pricing tiers. All distances include a technical shirt, finisher medal, post-race food, eligibility for awards, and access to aid stations. Aid stations supply water and Gatorade, refill personal bottles, and selected ultra stations carry gels and additional provisions. Portable toilets are provided at the start/finish and at specified mile locations. 50K entrants may use one drop bag with access at mile 26.2; race-morning drop-off is permitted.
Packet pickup is race-day only. Parking may be at or near the start or at an off-site lot with shuttle service from a dirt lot off Sandy Valley Road and Highway 160; there is no organized race shuttle from the Las Vegas Strip. Spectator provisions are limited; event food and beverages are intended for registered participants. All finishers receive medals; awards include overall and age-group placements and are based on gun time. Event photos and past results are maintained for reference. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
