Vegas Golden Night & Day - February 08, 2025
Helpful Links
REGISTER ONLINE
A Community Running event celebrating our Vegas Born Team!
Whether you’re an ice hockey fan, an avid runner, a casual walker, Vegas local, or just love the color GOLD- come share in the spirit of this inspired event!
You can choose from the following start times, or run BOTH NIGHT & DAY!
- 8am: Start of the 8am race: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K all together
- 2pm: Start of the evening race: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K all together
- DOUBLE YOUR BLING! Run both Night and Day and earn 2 different medals!
Registration
| 5K | 10K | 1/2 Marathon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Entry Thru Sep 30 | $40 | $45 | $80 |
| Standard Entry Oct 1-Dec 31 | $45 | $50 | $85 |
| Late Entry Jan 1-Feb 6 @ 12 p.m. | $50 | $55 | $90 |
| On SIte Cash Only | $60 | $65 | $100 |
*ALL race entries include a custom technical shirt, finishers' medal, event timing, post race food, award eligibility, aid stations, and a fun time!
You can choose from the following start times, or run BOTH NIGHT & DAY!
- 8am: Start of the 8am race: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K all together
- 2pm: Start of the evening race: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K all together
- DOUBLE YOUR BLING! Run both Night and Day and earn 2 different medals!
CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN ENTRY FORM
*Please note that this event is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by Vegas Golden Knights Ice Hockey Team, but rather a celebration among fans.
Back to Top
Course
Sunset Regional Park: History Walk Trails (Paved)
2601 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
The History Walk paved trails are completely removed from vehicular traffic. The path is mostly flat with only slight inclines/ declines- setting the stage for a PR, or perfect for the beginning runner. The course is walker and stroller friendly. Enjoy views of the Las Vegas Strip, Frenchman's Mountain, landing aircraft, bunnies, and be close to the Vegas action for your post race game viewing!
5K: The 5K course starts at the History Walk near the Dunes Overlook and runs counter clockwise along the purple path (see map). The course utilizes portions of the purple, pink, and brown paths- finishing back where you started. Lap 1= 3.1 miles; total distance= 3.1 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 5K MAP AND PROFILE
10K: The 10K course does 2 laps of the 5K course.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 10K MAP AND PROFILE
1/2 Marathon: The 1/2 Marathon course starts at the History Walk near the Dunes Overlook and runs counter clockwise along the purple path (see map). The course utilizes portions of the purple, pink, brown, and turquoise paths. The 1/2 Marathon makes 3 identical laps, turning around back near the start/ finish at their miles 4.37 and 8.74, and finishing back where you started. Lap 1= 4.37 miles, Lap 2= 4.37 miles; Lap 3= 4.37 miles; total distance= 13.11 miles. The 1/2 Marathon course splits off from the 5K and 10K at mile 1.85.
CLICK HERE FOR 1/2 MARATHON MAP AND PROFILE
You can choose from the following start times, or run BOTH NIGHT & DAY!
- 8am: Start of the 8am race: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K all together
- 2pm: Start of the evening race: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K all together
- DOUBLE YOUR BLING! Run both Night and Day and earn 2 different medals!
*Note Morning and Evening Races are the same course, but will receive different medals.
**Sunset is at 5:16pm** Portions of the course are unlit, and therefore all runners on the course after 5:30pm are required to be reflective from front and back AND wear a headlamp or carry a hand held flashlight.** Note: race cut off is at 5:30pm, so this should not pertain to any runners in 2024.
** Calico Racing reserves the right to make any necessary course changes required per the permitting body and is subject to final permit approval.
Back to Top
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be spaced 1-2 miles apart and will provide cupped water and Gatorade (various flavors) energy drink. Please use the trash bins provided. Refill available, and preferred, for those wishing to carry their own water bottle or hydration system.
Back to Top
Schedule and Packet Pickup
Saturday, February 8, 2025
** RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP ONLY. PLEASE LEAVE ENOUGH TIME TO GET CHECKED IN.
- 6:45am- 7:45am: Packet Pick Up at the start line near the entrance to the History Walking Trails. 2601 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- 6:34am: Sunrise
- 8am: Start of the 8am 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K
- 11:30am: Cut off for 8am group.
- 1pm- 1:45pm: Packet Pick Up at the start line near the entrance to the History Walking Trails. 2601 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- 2pm: Start of the 2pm 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K
- 5:16pm: Sunset
- 5:30pm: Course officially closes
Back to Top
Parking
2601 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Parking is at Sunset Regional Park near the start line. This area is best accessed from the EASTERN AVENUE side entrance, which is just south of Sunset and just north of Warm Springs.
- 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
- LAYOUT MAP
***There are 2 entrances on Eastern Avenue, use the south entrance which is right next to the History Walk. So if you are heading northbound on Eastern, it is the first entrance into Sunset Park after crossing Warm Springs. If you are turning off of Sunset Road and heading southbound on Eastern, it is the second entrance into Sunset Park.
Back to Top
Travel
AIRPORT AND CAR RENTALS
Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) serves the Las Vegas Valley. Numerous air carriers and rental car companies service this airport. This airport is located within 10 minutes of "The Strip", and ~10 minutes to the race venue at Sunset Park.
There is no race provided transportation from the Strip. A rental car, taxi, or uber is advised.
Back to Top
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 (5K, 10K, and Half Marathon morning; and 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon evening) 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 (1/2, 10K, & 5K morning; and 1/2 Marathon, 10K, & 5K evening) 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*
Back to Top
Hotels
Hotels closest to Sunset Park
- Hampton Inn & Suites, Las Vegas Airport; 0.39 miles away
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas Airport; 1.98 miles away
- Homewood Suites by Hilton, Las Vegas Airport; 2.64 miles away
- Best Western McCarran Inn; 3.03 miles away
Back to Top
Directions
2601 East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Sunset Regional Park: History Walk: CLICK HERE FOR MAP
(This is the southern end of the park, closest to Eastern and Warm Springs.)
- 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
***There are 2 entrances on Eastern Avenue, use the south entrance which is right next to the History Walk. So if you are heading northbound on Eastern, it is the first entrance into Sunset Park after crossing Warm Springs. If you are turning off of Sunset Road and heading southbound on Eastern, it is the second entrance into Sunset Park.
Back to Top
Gear Bags
GEAR BAGS
Parking for this event is within steps from the start/ finish line, so most people will choose to leave their belongings in their cars. For those without a vehicle, 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 note 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.
Back to Top
