Las Vegas St. Patrick's Day Run
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Las Vegas St. Patrick's Day Run
The Las Vegas St. Patrick's Day Run is held in historic Boulder City at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, about 18 miles from Las Vegas. The event offers multiple distances and a one-mile stroll on the Historic Railroad Trail, which passes through a series of tunnels and runs adjacent to Lake Mead.
Courses follow the Historic Railroad Trail and are measured and marked. The race routes include passage through six tunnels and use the Rail-to-Trails Conservancy and National Park corridor. The half marathon reaches a turnaround near Hoover Dam before returning to the finish.
Distances:
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles, out-and-back via Historic Railroad Trail through six tunnels
- 10K: 6.2 miles, out-and-back on the Historic Railroad Trail through six tunnels
- 5K: 3.1 miles, out-and-back on the Historic Railroad Trail
- 1 Mile: one-mile stroll on the Historic Railroad Trail
Logistics note that there is no parking at the race start area; parking is in the main lots of Veteran's Memorial Park with shuttle service from the park traffic circle off Buchanan Blvd. Shuttle service departs at regular intervals and the commute to the start is noted as about 30 minutes.
Packet pick-up is available the day before at Trek Bikes in Henderson and on race morning at the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. Entry fees are tiered by date; example listed ranges include Half Marathon $90 to $120, 10K $60 to $80, 5K $50 to $65, and 1 Mile $35 to $50.
Race amenities include a race shirt, finisher medal, water, Gatorade, and timing with posted results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
