Labor of Love
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Event Overview
The Labor of Love is a running event offering five distances on a paved road in Lovell Canyon, located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The start and finish line is at the junction of Lovell Canyon Road and Highway 160, approximately a 30-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip.
Race Distances
The event features the following distances, each with an 8-hour or 7-hour cutoff:
- 50K (31.07 miles)
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Course Details
The course is entirely on paved Lovell Canyon Road, which twists and turns through rolling and gradually uphill terrain at an elevation of roughly 4500 feet. It passes through high desert vegetation, including Joshua Trees and Sagebrush, within the Toiyabe National Forest. The courses are out-and-back routes, with the 50K and marathon sharing the first 26.2 miles.
Registration & Inclusions
Registration includes a technical shirt, a finisher's medal, post-race food, eligibility for overall and age group awards, and access to aid stations. Aid stations provide water and Gatorade. Some aid stations for the longer distances also offer additional provisions like Hammer Gel.
Awards
All finishers receive a medal. Overall awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each event. Age group awards (first place only) are offered for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
