ET Full Moon
Course
NEW SINCE 2022: ALL DISTANCES START AND FINISH AT THE LITTLE A'LE'INN IN RACHEL, NV
Running along the fringe of the mysterious Area 51, this stretch of highway (375) has an overwhelming number of reported UFO sightings. So much so, that in 1996 the federal government officially named highway 375 the "Extraterrestrial Highway". The ET Highway has become a gathering place for UFO enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With elevations ranging from roughly 4000-5600 feet, the high desert will enchant you with gorgeous vegetation, surrounding mountains, and stunning vistas. An additional treat is the cooler temperatures. Rachel, NV is generally 15 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas Valley; coupled with a midnight run, temperatures should be in the 60's in August!
* The Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon, 1/2, 10K, 5K & 51K are run on the weekend closest to the full moon, starting at midnight for the marathon.
** All runners are REQUIRED to wear a 360 degree reflective vest AND carry a handheld flashlight or wear a headlamp; glow-bracelets will be provided. A 360 degree reflective vest can be pre-purchased for $10 during the registration process and will be collected at packet pick up. If you have one of your own you may wear that instead, but it must be a 360 degree reflective vest. Nathan Sports has several items to choose from. We encourage you to additionally maximize your visibility with ankle or arm bands. Vests will be available on site during packet pick up for $10 until sold out (cash only, exact cash appreciated).
Event Schedule:
Saturday August 17, 2024:
8:15- 8:30pm: Buses load in the oversized parking area of The Orleans Hotel and Casino located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave | Las Vegas, NV 89103 for those that have paid for the contracted round trip bus transportation. Bus departure time is 8:30pm. Free parking for the bus is at available, regardless of overnight stay. POST RACE: Buses will DROP OFF at the same location.
11:15pm: Buses should be arriving at the start/ finish line (of all distances) at the Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV.
11pm- 12:30am:Packet pick up on site at the start/ finish line outside the Little A'le'Inn. New Registrations can also sign up here, cash only.
Sunday August 18, 2024: ** Yes- you are reading these time correctly! These are midnight races! (think of it as Saturday night/ Sunday morning)
12am (midnight): Marathon & 51K Start!
12:30am: 1/2 Marathon Start!
12:45am: 10K Start!
12:50am: 5K Start!
1:20am,and ongoing: Finish line food, awards, costume winners announced.
The Little A'le'Inn Restaurant will be open with a limited menu for additional purchase + bar sales and merchandise sales.
3:15am:The first bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
5am: Bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
6:30am:Bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
8am:Course cut off.
8:05am: Final Bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
** Buses will depart back to Las Vegas approximately on the above schedule, or if full in advance of the posted time
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