Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon

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.

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