Labor of Love
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Labor of Love : Lovell Canyon Road, Las Vegas NV
Labor of Love offers multiple paved road races held on Lovell Canyon Road inside the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas. The event includes a range of distances that run along a twisting, rolling paved road through high desert vegetation and a portion of Toiyabe National Forest. Temperatures at the venue are typically about 10 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas Valley.
Distances
- 50K (31.0 miles)
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Course and logistics: All courses follow marked routes on paved road and use turnarounds for out-and-back sections. The 50K shares the first 26.2 miles with the marathon, includes additional out-and-back segments, and is entirely paved. Time limits, total estimated elevation gain, and maximum and minimum elevations are published for each distance. The 50K and marathon require runners to carry a hydration system with a minimum of 24 ounces of water.
Aid stations and services: Aid stations provide water and Gatorade in cups and may refill bottles. Ultra aid stations include basic first aid, ice, cooling sponges, and energy gels. Designated drop bag areas are available for certain distances and a Homebase drop bag point is provided for the 50K.
Rules and amenities: The course is not closed to the public, pets are not allowed, and pacers are not permitted. Finishers receive medals and awards are given by overall and age group categories. Parking is near the start and finish; there are no concessions on site and camping available is primitive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
