Las Vegas St. Patrick's Day Run

Start your St. Patrick's Day morning at the renowned Las Vegas St. Patrick's Day Run in historic Boulder City. It’s an event the whole family will enjoy, with distances from 5K to Half Marathon! This race is historic and scenic. Taking place at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which is approximately 18 miles from Las Vegas and boasts amazing views as the largest man-made lake in the US. During the race, you'll run on the Historic Railroad Trail, part of the Rail-to-Trails Conservancy and National Park. Half Marathon (13.1mi) Begin at the Historic Railroad Trailhead and run WEST for 2 miles before turning around and coming back the way you came. Continue onto the Historic Railroad Trail going through the 6 tunnels until you reach the turnaround at the Hoover Dam, at which point you will head back to the finish line. ​12K Run (7.46mi) Begin at the Historic Railroad Trailhead and run east, continue onto the Historic Railroad Trail going through the 6 tunnels until you reach the turnaround, at which point you will head back to the finish line. ​5K Course (3.1mi) Start at the Historic Railroad Trailhead and run east on the Historic Railroad Trail for 1.55 miles and then head back the same way you came. EVENT SCHEDULE 6:00am - 7:30am: Race Day Packet Pick-Up 7:30am: Start of the Half Marathon 7:45am: Start of the 12K 8:00am: Start of the 5K and 1 mile stroll 8:30am: 5K Awards 9:00am: 12K Awards 9:45am: Half Marathon Awards 10:30am: Course Closed Event Parking There is no parking at the race start area. Parking will take place in the main parking lots of the Veteran's Memorial Park. We encourage participants to arrive early as the commute will take 30minutes! Shuttles will leave from the traffic circle at the Veteran's Memorial Park off of Buchanan Blvd. Shuttles will leave every 15 -20minuntes. Race Features Scenic, USATF sanctioned run course Safe racing atmosphere Early & race day packet pick-up options Accurately measured, clearly marked courses Reliable, accurate timing & results Race shirt, finisher medal, water and Gatorade Nutrition product