Running with the Devil 50K
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Events and date
The Running with the Devil event takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, near Las Vegas, NV 89124. The race day includes multiple distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 1/2 Marathon
- Marathon
- 50K
There are two separate 5K and two separate 10K runs on the same day that use the same course to allow runners to enter back-to-back events. Age-group awards are offered only for the morning editions of the 5K and 10K; the noon editions award overall and grand master (50+) places only. Entry prices listed are $45 for each 5K and 10K, $95 for the half marathon, $120 for the marathon, and $135 for the 50K. Prices increase after December 31, 2025.
Location and course
The start/finish is at the junction of Lovell Canyon Road and Highway 160, on Spring Mountains National Recreation Area within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, under a special use permit. The course is paved, scenic, and covers rolling terrain beginning at roughly 4,500 feet elevation. Vegetation along the route includes Joshua trees, pinyon-juniper, mountain rose, and sagebrush. Organizers note daytime highs near 95-100 degrees and overnight lows near 75, with on-course provisions provided to help participants stay cool. The site is about a 30-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
