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The Bootleg Boogie

Name: The Bootleg Boogie
Start: 2026-01-31
End: 2026-01-31
Location: Boulder City

Boulder City, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Set in Bootleg Canyon near Boulder City, Nevada, The Bootleg Boogie offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and half-marathon ultras through rugged desert trails above Lake Mead. The race uses a 12.5-mile loop featuring roughly 2,000 feet of climbing per lap on 90% singletrack, including the tough Black Mountain ascent and fast descents over varied technical terrain. Expect stunning desert vistas by day and views of the Las Vegas Strip after dark. The event includes three aid stations, night-time support, finish-line awards, and a prize purse that scales with signups (up to $5,000 for top 100-milers). Pacers after mile 37.5; crews allowed; camping at base camp. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Nevada Boulder City

Race information

Registration Facebook

100 mi

16000 m+

100 Miles

50 mi

8000 m+

50 Miles

13 mi

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Ultra X Nevada

Las Vegas - 21 mi from Boulder City

220 km

Ultra X Nevada is a five-day, 220-kilometer multi-stage ultramarathon staged in the Red Rock Conservation Area and Spring Mountain Recreation Area, just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Runners traverse a dramatic mix of alpine forests, evergreen vistas, high desert basins and striking red rock canyons,..

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Vegas Polar Plunge 5K

Whitney Ranch - 13 mi from Boulder City

0 km

5 km

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Green Valley South - 14 mi from Boulder City

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Las Vegas - 21 mi from Boulder City

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