ET Full Moon - May 10-11, 2025

 

ALL DISTANCES START AND FINISH AT THE LITTLE A’LE’INN IN RACHEL, NV

EXCITING CHANGES FOR 2025!

• 7pm- 7:50pm start times (see schedule below): Less disruptive of sleep.
• Moon Rise: Runners will witness as the day falls into night, gorgeous twilight desert glow, a glorious moon rise, shooting stars, and the calm of the vast desert darkness.
• New Course for the Marathon and 51K: Offering cupped water and Gatorade the whole race for all distances. Departing race traffic back to Las Vegas not along the course.
• Increased law enforcement.
• MAY Date: A Spring calendar position; still running on the weekend closest to the full moon, now in May.
• Plus all the same things you’ve loved about ET, just better! (Start/ Finish at the Little A’le’Inn; Contracted bus service from Las Vegas; Costume contest; Desert moonlit course; awesome race swag)
• Make 2025 the year you finally put ET on your calendar; or join us again to experience ET in a new way.

ET on Channel 13 News

ET in the Spanish media, Matador Network, May 2018

ET in the German media, Quality Magazine, December 2017

Awarded One of the Best Marathons in the USA by American Towns Media 2016

Awarded top 25 marathon medals in 2013; Marathon & Beyond, May/June 2014

Awarded top 25 marathon medals in 2009; Marathon & Beyond, May/June 2010

As appearing in Runners World, August 2008

Registration

Night races under the full moon ~ May 10- 11, 2025

Come join us for our 19 year anniversary!

** ALL race distances include technical shirt, finishers' medal, post race refreshments, overall/ age group award eligibility, aid stations, glow bracelet, and loads of Alien fun!

***Virtual race includes technical shirt, finishers' medal, bib number, and USA Shipping. New since 2020! Join us anywhere (in or OUT of this world!), any time, and run any distance! Shipments will be sent within a week after the live event.  (International shipping is NOT available). Please note: virtual results will not be collected or posted. However, please feel free to share your experience on social media and tag Calico Racing.

CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN ENTRY FORM

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Course

COURSE

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 night time run, temperatures should be perfectly brisk for running in May!

* The Extraterrestrial Full Moon Marathon, 1/2, 10K, 5K & 51K are run on the weekend closest to the full moon. Runners will witness as the day falls into night, gorgeous twilight desert glow, a glorious moon rise, shooting stars, and the calm of the vast desert darkness.

** 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).

*** All runners MUST exercise extreme caution as this highway is open range- meaning cows and other animals may be on the roadway! You may not provoke or approach these animals. Mind your own business and they should leave you alone.

COURSE DETAILS:

51K (New Course since 2025): In the spirit of Area 51- a 51K race! This course starts with the marathoners at 7pm at the The Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV.  Departing the Little A'le'Inn, 51K runners turn LEFT onto the ET Highway continuing 13.1 miles to their first turn around. Retracing their steps for 2.71 miles, 51K runners split from the marathoners at their approximate mile 15.81, turn back around for 2.71 miles to the far turn around, then continuing straight back 13.1 miles to the finish line, finishing where they started at the Little A'le'Inn.  8 hour cut off.

CLICK HERE FOR 51K MAP AND PROFILE

Marathon (New Course since 2025): The marathon starts together with the 51K runners at 7pm at the The Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV.  Departing the Little A'le'Inn, marathoners turn LEFT onto the ET Highway continuing 13.1 miles to their turn around. A true out and back, Marathoners retrace their steps, finishing where they started at the Little A'le'Inn. 8 hour cut off.

CLICK HERE FOR MARATHON MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE

1/2 Marathon (New Course since 2022): The 1/2 Marathon starts at 7:30pm from the Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV. Departing the Little A'le'Inn, 1/2 marathoners turn left onto the ET Highway continuing 6.55 miles to their turn around. A true out and back, 1/2 Marathoners retrace their steps, finishing where they started at the Little A'le'Inn.  7.5 hour cut off.

CLICK HERE FOR HALF MARATHON MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE

10K: The 10K starts at 7:45pm from the Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV. Departing the Little A'le'Inn, 10K runners turn left onto the ET Highway continuing 3.1 miles to their turn around. A true out and back, 10K runners retrace their steps, finishing where they started at the Little A'le'Inn.  7 hour cut off.

CLICK HERE FOR 10K MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE

5K: The 5K starts at 7:50pm from the Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV. Departing the Little A'le'Inn, 5K runners turn left onto the ET Highway continuing 1.55 miles to their turn around. A true out and back, 5K runners retrace their steps, finishing where they started at the Little A'le'Inn.  7 hour cut off.

CLICK HERE FOR 5K MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE

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

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Aid Stations

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Schedule and Packet Pickup

SCHEDULE ~ tentative, subject to slight changes:

*Packet Pick Up is race night at the start line only; times below. 

Saturday May 10, 2025:

• 3:15- 3:30pm: 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 3:30pm. Free parking for the bus is at available, regardless of overnight stay.  POST RACE: Buses will DROP OFF at the same location.
• ~6:15pm: Buses should be arriving at the start/ finish line (of all distances) at the Little A'le'Inn in Rachel, NV.
• 6pm- 7:30pm: 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.
• 7pm: Marathon & 51K Start!
• 7:30pm: 1/2 Marathon Start!
• 7:36pm: Sunset.
• 7:45pm: 10K Start!
• 7:50pm: 5K Start!
• 8:20pm, and ongoing: Finish line food, awards, costume winners announced.
• Time TBD: The Little A'le'Inn Restaurant will be open with a limited menu for additional purchase + bar sales and merchandise sales.
• ~10pm: The first bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
• ~11:30pm: Bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
• Sunday May 11, 2025: ** Yes- you are reading these time correctly! These are night races! (think of it as Saturday night/ Sunday morning)
• ~1:15am: Bus back to Las Vegas will depart for those who have purchased a bus ticket.
• 3am: Course cut off.
• 3:05am: 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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Parking

PARKING FOR THE CONTRACTED BUS IN LAS VEGAS:

Free self parking is available at The Orleans Hotel and Casino for those who have purchased a contracted bus ticket, regardless of overnight stay.

Buses load at The Orleans Hotel and Casino located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave | Las Vegas, NV 89103.  Bus departure time is 3:30pm.

*Bus loading and unloading will be at the doors nearest the casino entrance on the West end of the casino.  There is open parking in that lot as well as easy access to the parking garage, for guests that are not staying on property.

Below google map for the bus loading area:

DRIVING: For those of you driving yourselves to the start/ finish line; parking for ALL distances is at the Little A'le'Inn, in Rachel, NV. This is 40 miles from the turn off from highway 93.

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Travel

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Spectators

Your spectators are warmly welcomed at the ET race!

Spectators should consider the following:

• Contracted bus transportation to/ from Las Vegas is available to spectators for $50 rt/pp (same details as for the runners). You can ride together on the same bus with your runner.
• Spectator Contracted Bus Tickets can be purchased during registration with your race entry. OR, as "Contracted Bus Ticket only".
• Spectators should come prepared to be self sufficient with food and water, or be sure to eat while the Little A'le'Inn is open. Finish line food and drinks are for the registered runners only.
• The Little A'le'Inn will be open during the event and spectators are welcome inside. They will have a limited menu. The bar will be open and merchandise is available for sale.
• VOLUNTEER: As you would imagine, getting volunteers for this race in the middle of no where in the middle of the night is very challenging! If your spectator(s) is willing to volunteer a few hours while you are running, it would be greatly appreciated! Shifts vary in length, hours, and duties, and I will absolutely ensure they are able to see you at the finish line and maybe even on course if at an aid station. Spectators earn volunteer credit to use toward their own future participation in a Calico Racing event. As well I can offer the bus ticket for spectator/ volunteers based on hours committed. If interested, please EMAIL me including the following details: Race distance of your runner; anticipated finish time; driving or taking the bus. EMAIL: calicoracing@hotmail.com
• Spectators must keep their on course driving to an absolute minimum. It is a sparsely traveled road and we would like to keep it that way on race day for everyone's safety.

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Awards

*  All finishers get medals

** 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 (51K, marathon, 1/2, 10K, and 5K) go 3 deep. Overall winners will be taken out of the running for age group awards.

Age group Male and Female winners for each event (51K, marathon, 1/2, 10K, and 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+

Costume: Award will go to the best Alien inspired costume for the entire event.

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

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Hotels

HOST HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS: 2025:

Calico Racing is proud to announce The Orleans Hotel and Casino to be the official host hotel for the 2025 ET Marathon! Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave/ Las Vegas, NV 89103. The Orleans is the location of the contracted bus for those who have purchased a bus ticket to/ from the race. They offer free self parking, regardless of overnight stay.

We have negotiated group rates of $45 (King)/ $55 (Deluxe Queen) per night (Thurs 5/8 and Sun 5/11) and $89 (King)/ $99 (Deluxe Queen) per night (Fri 5/9 and Sat 5/10); single or double occupancy plus mandatory resort fee of $38.99 per night plus applicable taxes (currently 13.38%). Book by April 8, 2025! To book, use the link above and below, or call 800-675-3267 and reference group code: CREE25C

BOOK ONLINE NOW

OTHERS:

Of course you can chose to stay closer to the race in the town of Rachel at the Little A'le'Inn. Go directly to their website www.aleinn.com for rates and details. The Little A'le'Inn is the start/ finish line of all 5 distance races.  Note: The Little A'le'Inn has very few rooms! Book yours early to not be disappointed. They do also have RV and possibly camping options. Contact them directly for information.

Camping is available in the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, roughly 5 miles south of the town of Alamo off Highway 93, and thus about 35 miles to the start line. Camping is on a first come first served basis and there are approximately 20 sites available. Campfires and cook fires must be confined to fire rings or grills and must never be left unattended. Fires must be fully extinguished upon departure. Campsites are basic. I do not believe showers are available, and no swimming in the lake is permitted. RV hook up sites are NOT available.

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Directions

DIRECTIONS

ALL DISTANCES START AND FINISH AT THE LITTLE A'LE'INN IN RACHEL, NV.

From Las Vegas to the start/ finish line of all distances:

I-15 North to 93 North/ West, exit 64. Along 93 pass the towns of Alamo and Ash Springs. Go LEFT on Highway 318 and veer LEFT onto Highway 375 (the Extraterrestrial Highway) heading West/ North. On Highway 375 continue ~40 to the town of Rachel, NV and the Little A'le'Inn.  Approx. 2.5 hours drive.

** There is NO GAS in Rachel. Get gas in Alamo or Ash Springs!

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Contracted Bus

CONTRACTED BUS SERVICE ~ the best way to travel! Las Vegas pick up will be from  The Orleans Hotel and Casino located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave/ Las Vegas, NV 89103.

Alternative to driving: Contracted bus transportation is available from The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to and from the race for an additional cost of $50 round trip per person. This will cover round trip transportation to/ from the race's start and finish. This will save a total of roughly 350 mile of driving and $70+ of gas. Plus of course you can get into the Alien spirit of things swapping stories with other runners!

3:15- 3:30pm:

Buses load at  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 3:30pm. Free parking for the bus is available, regardless of overnight stay.

* Bus loading and unloading will be at the doors nearest the casino entrance on the West end of the casino.  There is open parking in that lot as well as easy access to the parking garage, for guests that are not staying on property.

POST RACE: Buses will DROP OFF at the same location.

Buses will depart from Rachel ROUGHLY at 10pm, 11:30pm, 1:15am, and 3:05am (unless full prior to posted time).

You can purchase your bus ticket online when you register online, or you can also select it on your mail in entry form.

CONTRACTED BUS TICKET ONLY

NOTE: If you are ALREADY registered for the race only, and would like to ADD the bus ticket ($50 round trip per person), I have created a "Contracted Bus Ticket ONLY" category that you can use to register online. Seats are NOT held- only confirmed upon receipt of payment. Use the above "Register Now" link and choose the "Contracted Bus Ticket ONLY" option at the bottom, for participants and/ or spectator tickets.

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Gear Bags

GEAR BAGS

You may have a dry/ warm clothes bag. Use your own bag and clearly mark it with your name. Tarps will be laid out at the Little A'le'Inn start/ finish line where you can place your bags. These will not be guarded so we are not responsible for lost belongings, so no valuables please. Do NOT leave any belongings on the bus, as there is no guarantee you will return on the same bus.

Alternatively, If you are driving yourself, it is advised to leave your belongings in your vehicle, which is very nearby the start/ finish line.

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Photos

Results

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