14AUG
- Date
- Aug 14, 2027
- Distances
- 5 distances
- Time limit
- 8 Hours
- Elevation gain
- +1,736 feet
- Entry from
- $50
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 in the 60s in August!
Good to know
Start Alien Cowpoke General Store 8300 Grants St, Rachel NV 89001
12A (midnight) Marathon & 51K Start 12:30A: 1/2 Marathon Start 12:45A: 10K Start 12:50A: 5K Start
ALL race distances include technical shirt, finishers' medal, post race food, overall/ age group award eligibility, aid stations, and a fun time!
** Technical shirt is not guaranteed if you register within 2 weeks of the race.
- Stay on Course: This is a not closed course. Follow the marked route in the race direction. Cutting or deviating may result in time penalties and up to disqualification.
- No Pets: Pets are not allowed on the course.
Pick your distance
The numbers for each course, straight from the race page. Compare them side by side below.
- Distance
- 31.6 Miles
- Time Limit
- 8 Hours
- Total Estimated Elevation Gain
- +1,736 feet
- Max Elevation
- 5,876' feet
- Min Elevation
- 4,770' feet
Compare the distances
| 51K | Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | 31.6 Miles | 26.2 Miles | 13.1 Miles | 6.2 Miles | 3.1 Miles |
| Time Limit | 8 Hours | – | 7.5 Hours | 7 Hours | – |
| Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +1,736 feet | +1,214 feet | +172 feet | +93 feet | +79 feet |
| Max Elevation | 5,876' feet | – | 4,849' feet | – | – |
| Min Elevation | 4,770' feet | – | – | – | – |
Course & location
Alien Cowpoke General Store, Alamo, NV
Course map Entry fees
Prices go up as race day gets closer; register early.
| 5K | 10K | 1/2 | Marathon | 51K | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early EntryUntil 1/31 | $50 | $55 | $110 | $130 | $150 | |
| Standard EntryUntil 5/31 | $55 | $60 | $120 | $140 | $160 | |
| Late EntryUntil 8/19 | $60 | $65 | $130 | $150 | $170 | |
| Race Day | $65 | $70 | $140 | $160 | $180 |
Prices don't include tax or registration-platform fees.
Course records
- 51K Course Records · Women's4:10:32Katarina Tadich (2014)
- 51K Course Records · Men's3:45:20Bradley Bogdan (2011)
- Marathon Course Records · Women's3:15:26Anayeli Jaimes (2023)
- Marathon Course Records · Men's2:47:57Dan Kuch (2008)
- Marathon Course Records · Women's1:32:15Suzi Harvey (2009)
- Marathon Course Records · Men's1:18:20Zaven O'Bryant (2025)
- 10K · Women's42:34Carrisa tashiro (2016)
- 10K · Men's34:57Pedro Rios Jr (2014)
- Marathon Course Records · Women's22:01Alexandra Pulfer (2022)
- Marathon Course Records · Men's20:56Jose Rios (2022)
