Lake Mead Marathon
The Lake Mead Marathon is a scenic running event held entirely within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, starting at Boulder Beach. Participants can choose from a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, all run on the paved River Mountain Loop Trail. The course offers stunning views of Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in U.S.
history, making it a unique and picturesque race experience. The event is USATF sanctioned, featuring accurately measured and clearly marked courses, with reliable timing and results. Runners receive a race shirt, finisher medal, post-race snacks, and awards for overall and age group categories.
The race takes place in January, offering pleasant desert temperatures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
