E.T. Full Moon Midnight Marathon - Rachel, Nevada - Running

The E.T. Full Moon Midnight Marathon is a Running race in Rachel, Nevada consisting of a Half Marathon and Marathon and 10K and 51K and 5K.

COURSE *We're Certified!* The ET Marathon is an official Boston Qualifier!*
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 midnight run, temperatures should be in the 60's in August!
* The Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon, 1/2, 10K, 5K & 51K are run on the weekend closest to the full moon, starting at midnight for the marathon.
** 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 $8 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.
*** 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: In the spirit of Area 51- a 51K race! This course starts with the marathoners at midnight at the Black Mailbox. For description, see below. The additional milage is made up with a further turn around point than the marathoners before returning to the Little A'le'Inn finish line. 8 hour cut off.

Marathon: USATF Certificate #NV08009DCR: The marathon starts at 12am from the Black Mailbox (which is ironically white). Runners will run on the shoulder of the road against traffic. Marathoners will climb to the Coyote Summit at 5591 feet and then descend into the town of Rachel at 4970 feet. From the start, the town of Rachel is roughly 20 miles. Marathoners will PASS by the Little A'le'Inn restaurant (the finish line) and go another roughly 3.1 miles. At roughly mile 23.1 marathoners will turn around and run the remaining 3.1 miles back to the Little A'le'Inn Restaurant and finish line where the BREAKFAST SPREAD awaits! 8 hour course cut-off.

1/2 Marathon: USATF Certificate #NV08010DCR: The 1/2 Marathoners will gather at the Black Mailbox, which is the Marathon start. 1/2 Marathoners will be bused to their start line after the marathoners start their race. The 1/2 Marathon start is exactly 13.1 miles straight shot to Rachel and the Little A'le'Inn restaurant and finish line where the BREAKFAST SPREAD awaits! The 1/2 Marathon course climbs the first 6 miles to Coyote Summit. The climb is steady, with it's steepest point being from 4.5 to 6 miles. From there you're rewarded with a descent off of Coyote Summit at 5591 and finishes in the town of Rachel at 4970 feet.

10K: USATF Certificate #NV08011DCR: The 10K runners will gather at the Little A'le'Inn Restaurant in Rachel, which is the finish area for all of the distance races. The 10K race departs the Little A'le'Inn restaurant and heads west along the Extraterrestrial Highway 3.1 miles, turns around and comes back. The finsih line is the Little A'le'Inn Restaurant where the BREAKFAST SPREAD awaits! The town of Rachel is at 4970 feet; this course is mostly flat.

5K: The 5K runners will gather at the Little A'le'Inn Restaurant in Rachel, which is the finish area for all of the distance races. The 5K race departs the Little A'le'Inn restaurant and heads west along the Extraterrestrial Highway 1.55 miles, turns around and comes back. The finsih line is the Little A'le'Inn Restaurant where the BREAKFAST SPREAD awaits! The town of Rachel is at 4970 feet; this course is mostly flat. The 5K course is not certified. Start time is 1:05am.
*Maps and course certification courtesy of Paul Fritz of Race Measure and Langan Engineering.
** Calico Racing reserves the right to make any necessary course changes required per the permitting body and is subject to final permit approval.