Devil After Dark - September 21, 2024

 

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

5K10K1/2 MarathonMarathon
Early Entry
Thru Mar 31
$45$45$90$100
Standard Entry
Apr 1-Aug 18
$50$50$95$110
Late Entry
Aug 19-Sep 19 @ 12 p.m.
$55$55$105$120
On Site
Cash Only
$60$60$115$130

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

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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.

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 21, 2024

  • 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

AIRPORT

Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) services the Greater Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and surrounding areas. It is serviced by numerous carriers and has on site car rental companies. This airport is located within 10 minutes of "The Strip", and approximately 30 minutes to the race venue at Lovell Canyon.

** For those traveling from out of town- there is NO bus transportation from The Strip to Lovell Canyon. Please see "Directions". I suggest renting a car, as rates are reasonable and you'll be able to experience Las Vegas' surrounding areas with much more leisure. Why not check out Red Rock Canyon on your way back if you're not too beaten up from the run! Alternatively, Uber and Lyft are also options.


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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 21, 2024
  • September 20, 2025
  • September 19, 2026
  • September 18, 2027

 


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Hotels

HOTELS

With many different appetites for hotels, for this race I have chosen to not have a host hotel, but rather suggest a number of hotels that are most convenient to Lovell Canyon. You can book your rooms directly with the hotels. Note: there are no hotels close to Lovell Canyon, so the hotels listed here are mostly in the Greater Las Vegas Valley.

Camping is available at the race venue. It is primitive and there are no facilities. For more information please search on the web under Spring Mountains N.R.A. and Lovell Canyon.

Camping is also available at Red Rock Canyon Campground.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES: 6220 S. Rainbow Blvd/ Las Vegas; (702) 871-4453. This is likely the closest hotel to the race start/ finish, about 18 miles away, and conveniently located just off the I-215 Freeway. It is NOT in the middle of the Strip action, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby.

HOTELS ON THE STRIP: I suggest choosing one on the south end of the strip to be closest to Lovell Canyon.  A few suggestions are:

HOTELS OFF STRIP IN THE SOUTH VALLEY:

OTHERS:

  • Coast Casinos (several properties throughout the valley)
  • Stations Casinos (several properties throughout the valley. Try Red Rock Station Casino for true pampering approx. 32 miles to Lovell Canyon.)

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Directions

DIRECTIONS

Lovell Canyon is located southwest of the Las Vegas Valley and is accessed via Lovell Canyon Road off Highway 160 to the north, roughly 13 miles west of the junction between Highways 159 and 160. A gorgeous part of the Spring Mountains N.R.A., Lovell Canyon can be considered the backside of Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area.

  • As a courtesy, the below Google Map link is provided for those who choose to follow GPS. Please note this is a courtesy only, and we accept no responsibility for you not arriving at the proper location. Following the clear and easy written directions below will get you to the race.
  • GOOGLE MAP

DIRECTIONS TO THE START/ FINISH LINE: from The STRIP:Take I-15 South to I-215 West to Durango. Exit Durango heading LEFT (South). This is a local road thru a few traffic lights for a couple of miles. At Blue Diamond Highway (Rt. 160) go RIGHT heading toward Pahrump. After several miles you will come to the junction of 160 and 159 (to Red Rock Canyon)- GO STRAIGHT. Beyond this point you will continue another 13 miles, passing the summit of Mt. Potosi. You will come up to Lovell Canyon Road on your right. This is the start/ finish line.  Total distance from most areas of The Strip is 30 miles. Plan on about 30-40 minutes drive.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START/ FINISH LINE: from Henderson, Boulder City, East Las Vegas:

Follow directions above (from The Strip) starting with I-215 West. From my house in Green Valley, Henderson it is 35 miles and takes me around 35-40 minutes.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START/ FINISH LINE: from Summerlin:

Take Charleston Blvd (159) West crossing over the 215. Continuing South on Highway 159 you will pass Red Rock Canyon, Bonnie Springs, and the town of Blue Diamond. At the junction of 159 and Highway 160 (Blue Diamond Highway) take a RIGHT heading west toward Pahrump. From this junction it is roughly 13 miles to Lovell Canyon Road. A few miles after reaching the summit of Mt. Potosi you will come up to Lovell Canyon Road. From Red Rock Station Casino at Charleston and the 215 it is roughly 32 miles and 35-40 minutes drive.

DIRECTIONS TO THE START/ FINISH LINE: from Southern California:

Take 1-15 North to I-215 West. Follow directions above (from The Strip).

DIRECTIONS TO THE START/ FINISH LINE: from Utah:

Take 1-15 South to I-215 West. Follow directions above (from The Strip).

DIRECTIONS TO THE START/ FINISH LINE: from Arizona:

Crossing over Hoover Dam bypass bridge continue along Highway 93. This will become 93/95/515. Continue to Lake Mead Parkway and head West. This will become I-215 West. Follow directions above (from The Strip).


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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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