Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park contains some fantastic scenery, and the RD developed a course that gives up-close AND wide-vista viewing. It may be the most gorgeous course I've … MORE
Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park contains some fantastic scenery, and the RD developed a course that gives up-close AND wide-vista viewing. It may be the most gorgeous course I’ve run in my 51 marathons. It IS quite difficult, BUT if you’re planning to hit all 50 states, I strongly recommend this for Nevada. Adequately stocked water/aid stations. Course was well-marked BUT, the sign for full-marathoners to return to the Finish area wasn’t the clearest (and at mile 23-ish, “marathon brain” hit me and I read it twice, but took a wrong turn and hit “Dino Land” route which nearly killed me (STEEP ascent that almost had me crawling at some points to ascend). RD and crew were EXCEPTIONAL, friendly and helpful. TWO THUMBS UP!!!!
GORGEOUS COURSE! BRUTAL, BUT FUN
Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park contains some fantastic scenery, and the RD developed a course that gives up-close AND wide-vista viewing. It may be the most gorgeous course I've … MORE
Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park contains some fantastic scenery, and the RD developed a course that gives up-close AND wide-vista viewing. It may be the most gorgeous course I’ve run in my 51 marathons. It IS quite difficult, BUT if you’re planning to hit all 50 states, I strongly recommend this for Nevada. Adequately stocked water/aid stations. Course was well-marked BUT, the sign for full-marathoners to return to the Finish area wasn’t the clearest (and at mile 23-ish, “marathon brain” hit me and I read it twice, but took a wrong turn and hit “Dino Land” route which nearly killed me (STEEP ascent that almost had me crawling at some points to ascend). RD and crew were EXCEPTIONAL, friendly and helpful. TWO THUMBS UP!!!!
hilly trail race
it was 43 miles north of the strip. Hilly course on trail gravel road through the valley of fire state park. It was rough. Governor's orders made it sort of … MORE
it was 43 miles north of the strip. Hilly course on trail gravel road through the valley of fire state park. It was rough. Governor’s orders made it sort of virtual but many still ran the actual course. Good race directing. Medal was ok.