Blood, Sweat & BeersBootleg Canyon on March 28, 2020

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Blood, Sweat & Beers
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We're kicking off 2020 with lots of fun, lots of beer, and lots of great trails! If you're up to the challenge, take on the 50K on some of the best trails Las Vegas has to offer in Bootleg Canyon.

Race Distances

We're switching things up for 2020, with Half Marathon and longer races in the morning, and the 5K and 10K at night.

50K Course

31.3 miles, 3,341 ft of vertical climb

Course description coming soon.

Marathon Course

25.8 miles, 3,306 ft of vertical climb

The marathon course begins by running the 5K course, up the mildly-technical trail Girl Scout to the Caldera Lot (and aid station), and then down East Leg, a fun, moderately-technical trail. Continue around to Upper Lake View, down Snakeback, and around Lower Lake View before the long climb up the River Mountain Hiking Trail switchbacks. Once at the top, run along Skyline, one of the most technical trails in Bootleg Canyon, until coming to the Caldera Lot once again. Continue out and run the Outer Caldera Loop, ending up at the Caldera Lot again before continuing through the Inner Caldera Loop and hitting the Caldera Lot one final time. From there, cruise down West Leg, up and over the saddle conenctor trail onto Mother, a fun winding trail that runs along the side of a steep dropoff, and down onto P.O.W to the Monument Aid Station. Continue with a slow grinder up P.O.W. and Par None before crossing over and running Upper Lake View, Snakeback, Lower Lake View, and the River Mountain Hiking Trail switchbacks again, this time returning via Boy Scout through the Caldera Lot, down West Leg, across the saddle again, to Mother and down Mother's switchbacks to the finish line.

30K Course

19.3 miles, 2400 ft of vertical climb

Begin with the Half Marathon course by heading up the mildly-technical Girl Scout trail before reaching the Caldera Lot and the first aid station. Continue out and run the Outer Caldera Loop, ending up at the Caldera Lot again before continuing through the Inner Caldera Loop and hitting the Caldera Lot one final time. From there, cruise down West Leg, up and over the saddle conenctor trail onto Mother, a fun winding trail that runs along the side of a steep dropoff, and down onto P.O.W to the Monument Aid Station. Finish it off with a slow grinder up P.O.W. and Par None before crossing over onto Upper Lake View, down Snakeback, then around Lower Lake View and up the long climb up the River Mountain Hiking Trail and switchbacks. Finish by flying down East Leg, a fun, moderately-technical trail.

Half Marathon Course

14.1 miles, 1,611 ft of vertical climb

Begin by heading up the mildly-technical Girl Scout trail before reaching the Caldera Lot and the first aid station. Continue out and run the Outer Caldera Loop, ending up at the Caldera Lot again before continuing through the Inner Caldera Loop and hitting the Caldera Lot one final time. From there, cruise down West Leg, up and over the saddle conenctor trail onto Mother, a fun winding trail that runs along the side of a steep dropoff, and down onto P.O.W to the Monument Aid Station. Finish it off with a slow grinder up P.O.W. and Par None before flying into the finish.

10K Course

6.7 miles, 930 ft of vertical climb

Start by running downhill along the beautiful, winding Lower Lake View trail (which lives up to its name) before heading up the River Mountain Trail and the infamous switchbacks, followed by taking Boy Scout back to the Caldera Lot Aid Station and West Leg, then up and over the saddle to Mother and back to the finish.

5K Course

3.2 miles, 525 ft of vertical climb

A steady climb uphill on the mildly-technical Girl Scout trail before reaching the Caldera Lot Aid Station and returning on the moderately technical, but very fast, East Leg trail, followed by the dirt road for approximately 1/2 mile to the finish.

Race Schedule

Distance Start Time Time Limit Awards Ceremony
Daylight Races
50K 6:00am 10 hours TBD
Marathon 7:00am 8 hours TBD
30K 8:00am 7 hours TBD
Half Marathon 9:00am 6 hours TBD
Moonlight Races
10K 7:00pm 3 hours TBD
5K 8:00pm 1 hour, 30 minutes TBD

Prizes & Awards

There will be prizes from our sponsors (announced as the race gets closer) for the overall winners of all distances, along with custom-engraved mugs for the top 3 males and top 3 females of each distance.

All finishers will receive a bottle-opener Blood, Sweat & Beers medal created specifically for this year's race, and all registered runners will receive a Blood, Sweat & Beers tech tee, in either unisex or ladies-fit*.

*To be guaranteed a ladies-fit tech tee in your size, you must register by March 6, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Race Sponsors

Aid Stations

Race Race Mileage Aid Stations
5K
  Mile 1.7 Caldera Aid Station
10K
  Mile 4.2 Caldera Aid Station
Half Marathon
  Mile 1.7 Caldera Aid Station
Mile 7.3 Ernie's Aid Station
Mile 11.1 Monument Aid Station
30K
  Mile 1.7 Caldera Aid Station
Mile 7.3 Ernie's Aid Station
Mile 11.1 Monument Aid Station
Mile 13.3 Gazebo Aid Station
Mile 17.1 Caldera Aid Station
50K
  Mile 1.7 Caldera Aid Station
Mile 7 Caldera Aid Station
Mile 14.3 Equestrian Aid Station
Mile 19.3 Ernie's Aid Station
Mile 23.1 Monument Aid Station
Mile 25.3 Gazebo Aid Station
Mile 29.2 Caldera Aid Station
50M
  Mile 4.2 Caldera Aid Station
Mile 12.4 Equestrian Aid Station
Mile 19.3 Ernie's Aid Station
Mile 23.1 Monument Aid Station
Mile 26.6 Caldera Aid Station
Mile 34 Equestrian Aid Station
Mile 39.1 Ernie's Aid Station
Mile 42.8 Monument Aid Station
Mile 45.1 Gazebo Aid Station
Mile 48.9 Caldera Aid Station

All aid stations will be stocked with water in water jugs (you must carry your own water bottle), Tailwind Endurance Fuel, energy gels, and an assortment of munchies and goodies to eat.

We have a very firm belief that true trail runners are explorers at heart and minimalists in many ways, therefore, our aid stations are self-serve, meaning no cups! You must bring a hydration system of your own to fill up with water, and reusable cup of your own for Tailwind Endurance Fuel and soda.

Registration Fees & Deadlines

To guarantee a shirt in your size, you must register by March 6, 2020 at 11:59pm.

  5K 10K Half Marathon 30K 50K 50M Dirty Double
Early Bird Entry
Until 2/13/2020 at 11:59pm 		$40 $50 $60 $70 $90 $100 $100
Standard Entry
Until 3/13/2020 at 11:59pm 		$50 $60 $70 $80 $100 $110 $110
Late Entry
Until 3/27/2019 at 11:59pm 		$60 $70 $80 $90 $110 $120 $120

Bag Check

A bag check will be provided at the race to check any belongings you do not wish to leave in your car during the race.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available the day of the event at the start/finish as well as on Friday, March 27nd from 3pm – 6pm at a location TBD.

Refund Policy

We will provide a 100% credit towards a future Desert Dash event up to 6 weeks from the event. From 6 weeks up to 2 weeks before the event we will issue a 75% credit, and from 2 weeks up to 48 hours before the event we will issue a 50% credit.

To cancel your entry and have a credit automatically generated, please visit your Registration History page on UltraSignup.

No credit will be issued within 48 hours of or anytime after the event. There are no refunds given.

Race Location

Bootleg Canyon Map

Bootleg Canyon

The Gazebo
Boulder City, NV

Course Maps

50K 31.3 miles, 3341ft ascent
50K course maps not yet available
Marathon 25.8 miles, 3306ft ascent
Web PDF MapMyRun
30K 18.6 miles, 2156ft ascent
30K course maps not yet available
Half Marathon 13.3 miles, 1377ft ascent
Half Marathon course maps not yet available
10K 6.7 miles, 930ft ascent
Web PDF MapMyRun
5K 3.2 miles, 525ft ascent
Web PDF MapMyRun

Course Records

Men's Record Women's Record
5K
19:59
Lawrence Stokes
2017
 23:38
Ellie Stevens-Meany
2018
10K
41:19
Todd Goshorn
2017
 55:25
Alexandria Kasprzak
2018
Half Marathon
1:38:27
Dan Kuch
2014
 1:53:24
Lauri Thompson
2014
Trailogy Half Marathon
1:44:27
Joshua Brimhall
2017
 3:13:40
Raciel Diaz
2017
30K
2:16:23
Jj Santana
2018
 2:44:55
Emily Torrence
2018
Trailogy
None None
Marathon
3:14:26
Chase Coffey
2018
 4:07:58
Amanda Basham
2017
50K
None None
50M
None None

Where to Stay

Previous Results

March 30, 2019
March 3, 2018
February 25, 2017
February 27, 2016
February 28, 2015
March 1, 2014
February 23, 2013

Race Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I have to pay for beer at the race?

    All race participants over the legal drinking age of 21 will get at least one free beer at the finish line. Possibly more if we have excess stock.

  • I'm not 21, can I still get a beer?

    Nope, only race participants over the legal drinking age of 21 will receive the provided beer. We'll have soda for those under the age of 21.

  • I don't drink alcohol, am I out of luck for a post-race beverage?

    Of course not. We'll have bottled soda available for race particpants that don't want a beer.

  • How do you know who is 21 and who isn't?

    All race participants that are planning on drinking beer at the race will be required to show their ID at Packet Pickup at which point they will be given a 'Beer Pass' wristband which MUST be worn at the race to receive any beer.

Visit our FAQ page for answers to more general questions about Desert Dash races