Red Rock Canyon Marathon

Majestically framing the west side of the valley, Red Rock Canyon is the most notable natural treasure in the Las Vegas area. Federally designated as a Backcountry Scenic Byway, the 13 mile paved scenic drive traverses some of the Mojave Desert’s most stunning vistas. Sandstone formations, desert vegetation, and wildlife bring this place to life. The birthplace of Calico Racing! The trailheads “Calico Hills” inspired the namesake and dictated the company logo colors.

MARATHON COURSE- 6:15am start time: USATF Certificate #NV08003DCR; The Red Rock Marathon is an official Boston Marathon Qualifier!

The Marathon course starts at the EXIT of the paved scenic drive at roughly 3800′ elevation. Runners will run against traffic making a left hand turn down a short out and back section on Oak Creek dirt road (total 0.7 mile). Rejoining the scenic drive just after mile 1, runners will continue running against traffic and gradually climbing to the summit overlook at 4771′ by mile 8.6. Descending off the overlook you’ll cruise the next 4 mile downhill, run up to the Visitors Center (elevation 3740′), make one complete loop around the Visitors’ Center the rejoin the scenic drive. Now running with traffic you’ll put in some work as you climb back up to the summit overlook at mile 18.4. The course continues over downhill, flat and rolling terrain where you can pick up the pace to the finish line back where you started at the EXIT of the scenic drive. 7 hour cut off

The 1/2 Marathon course starts at the Visitors Center (elevation approx 3740 feet), roughly 2 miles from the marathon start (also your finish) at the Exit of the scenic drive. You’ll run a complete loop around the Visitors Center before joining up with the paved scenic drive. You’ll run with traffic climbing to the summit overlook (4771′ elevation) by mile 5.3. The course continues over downhill, flat and rolling terrain where you can pick up the pace to the finish line at the EXIT of the scenic drive. 6.25 hour cut off

5K COURSE- *7:45am* The 5K course starts at the EXIT of the paved scenic drive at roughly 3800′ elevation. Runners will run against traffic 1.55 miles to their turn around; retrace their steps and return to the finish line at the EXIT of the scenic drive. 5.5 hr cut off