Devil After Dark - September 20, 2025

 

About the Devil After Dark Race:  Over the years, one of my favorite times at our Running with the Devil extreme heat race in late June is when the sun sets, and the night air just beckons you to be outside and run! Devil After Dark brings you that magic with a late summer evening run.

Commencing just before sunset, run through Lovell Canyon while enjoying the stunning sunset as day falls into night. Sun is replaced by stars and moonlight lights the way. The omnipresence of the surrounding canyon under the moonlit starry night is magical! Pinion Juniper trees dance in the shadows and the neon lights of Las Vegas are just minutes away. An enchanted late summer evening run.

Registration

** ALL race distances include technical shirt, finishers' medal, post race food, and overall/ age group award eligibility.

CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN ENTRY FORM

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Course

COURSE

Commencing at an elevation of roughly 4500 feet, runners will experience high desert vegetation to include Joshua Trees, Pinion-Juniper, Mountain Rose, Sagebrush, and a relatively lush Toiyabe National Forest not commonly associated with Las Vegas. The road twists and turns thru the canyon; a true treasure of the Spring Mountains N.R.A. enjoying temperatures ~10 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas Valley, under the late summer nighttime sky.

Still a moderate heat race (daytime), expect daytime highs ~85- 90 degrees and overnight lows ~65. On course provisions will help keep you cool!

*Start/ Finish Line: Lovell Canyon Road and Highway 160 Junction, just ~30 minutes drive from the Strip.

5K: 6:45pm Start time
The 5K runs along the paved Lovell Canyon Road as it twists and turns covering rolling and gradually uphill terrain. Runners turn around at mile 1.55, retracing their steps back to the finish line.

CLICK HERE FOR 5K MAP AND PROFILE

10K: 6:45pm Start time
The 10K runs along the paved Lovell Canyon Road as it twists and turns covering rolling and gradually uphill terrain. Runners turn around at mile 3.1, retracing their steps back to the finish line.

CLICK HERE FOR 10K MAP AND PROFILE

1/2 Marathon: 6:30pm Start time
The 1/2 Marathon runs along the paved Lovell Canyon Road as it twists and turns covering rolling and gradually uphill terrain. Runners turn around at mile 6.55, retracing their steps back to the finish line.

CLICK HERE FOR 1/2 MARATHON MAP AND PROFILE

Marathon: 5pm Start time

The Marathon runs along the paved Lovell Canyon Road for roughly 11 miles twisting and turning covering rolling and gradually uphill terrain. At mile 11 marathoners will turn around and run 2.1 miles out and back along the same paved road, before returning to this same aid station. You will turn around again and return the 11 paved miles back to the finish line. The course is very easy to follow and will be well marked. 7 hour cut off.

CLICK HERE FOR MARATHON MAP AND PROFILE

**Sunset is at 6:40pm** The course is unlit, and therefore all runners on the course after 6:50pm are required to be reflective from front and back AND wear a headlamp or carry a hand held flashlight.**

** Calico Racing reserves the right to make any necessary course changes required per the permitting body and is subject to final permit approval.

*** This event is held on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, under a special use permit. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement can be found HERE. "And Justice for All" can be found HERE.

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Aid Stations

Aid Stations locations are noted below. 

5K Aid Station Locations: Mile 1.55

10K Aid Station Locations: Miles 1.55 (toilet), 3.1, and 4.65 (toilet).

1/2 Marathon Aid Station Locations: Miles 1.55 (toilet), 3.1, 4.6, 5.8 (toilet), 7.3 (toilet), 8.5, 10, and 11.55 (toilet) .

Marathon Aid Station Locations: Miles 1.55 (toilet), 3.1, 4.6, 5.8 (toilet), 7.5, 8.9, 10 (toilet only, no aid), 11, 12 (toilet only, no aid), 13.1, 14.2 (toilet only, no aid), 15.2, 16.2 (toilet only, no aid), 17.3, 18.7, 20.4 (toilet), 21.6, 23.1, and 24.65 (toilet).

*Calico Racing reserves the right to make modifications to the above aid stations as needed and appropriate.

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Schedule and Packet Pickup

SCHEDULE- tentative; slight changes made be made

** RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP ONLY. PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR START TIME.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

• 4pm: Runners may start checking in at the start line and picking up their packets.
• 5pm: Marathon start time
• 6:30pm: 1/2 Marathon start time
• 6:45pm: 10K and 5K start time
• Finish line food will be provided
• Awards will be handed out at the finish line as runners finish.
• 12am: Cut off; Race course officially closes.

**Sunset is at 6:40pm** The course is unlit, and therefore all runners on the course after 6:50pm are required to be reflective from front and back AND wear a headlamp or carry a hand held flashlight.**

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Parking

PARKING

**Parking will be at/ near the start/ finish line at the start of Lovell Canyon Road. Please follow the parking volunteers' directions.

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Travel

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Spectators

Spectators are an important part of any race- they give you that boost of energy when you need it most, encourage you when you're feeling low, and can pep you up to fly into the finish line! Calico Racing wants you and your spectators to have a fun and safe experience.

PLEASE NOTE:  There are no concessions at the race venue, and race provided food and beverages are for registered athletes only. Spectators should come prepared to be self sufficient with food, water, shade, warmth, and necessities, if desired.

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Awards

AWARDS

* All finishers get medals Marathon, 1/2, 10K, & 5K

** Awards will be something inspired by nature and/or the surrounding area and the theme of the race.

Overall: Male and Female winners for each event (Marathon, 1/2, 10K, & 5K) go 3 deep. Overall winners will be taken out of the running for age group awards.

Age group: Male and Female winners for select events (Marathon, 1/2, 10K, & 5K) goes to first place only. 10 year age groups as follows: under 20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Youth age groups for the 10K & 5K only will include male and female 0-9; 10-14; and 15-19.

NOTE: Overall and Age Group awards are determined based off of GUN TIME.

NOTE: Awards will be handed out at the finish line very shortly after runners start finishing, and will continue as award winners come in. Please listen for your name to be called if you think you may have placed. Awards not collected on site will be subject to a shipping charge if they are requested to be mailed (USA only) no later than  1 week after the race. Payment of $15 per award is to be made via Paypal account: calicoracing@hotmail.com  with your shipping address and award in the memo. *Please read the above award categories to ensure you are eligible for an award*

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Additional Info

Devil After Dark Future Anticipated Dates

• September 19, 2026
• September 18, 2027

 

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Hotels

HOTELS

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Directions

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Gear Bags

GEAR BAGS

There will be a tarp laid out at the start/ finish line for you to leave your gear bags. Please use your own bag and label it with your name. Please not these are not checked nor guarded, so no valuables please. Please also remember to retrieve your bags after the race, as bags will not be mailed after the event.

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Heat Training Racing

Training and racing in the heat involves serious risks, including death, and as a result necessary precautions must be taken to ensure your safety, relative comfort, and the achievement of your goals. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke pose a serious threat and you should learn to recognize these signs. Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, stomach issues, kidney failure, and footcare problems can all quickly put an end to your event.

You are HIGHLY encouraged to read more about these topics. Numerous articles posted on the web are available.

**PLEASE join us on Facebook by "liking" Calico Racing on Facebook.com. We will  have a discussion group on there covering all topics you will need to consider for race day success.**

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Photos

Results

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