Half Marathon races near Paradise

Twilight Red Rock is an evening running event in Red Rock Canyon, west of the Las Vegas valley. It features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The longer race starts before the shorter distances, and all three finish after sunset. Runners begin in daylight, observe the canyon darken, and continue as the sky transitions to stars and moonlight. The course takes runners through a prominent natural area near Las Vegas, with Joshua trees present and the neon lights of the Strip visible in the far distance. This is not a downtown road race or a casino-adjacent fun run; the focus is being in the desert canyon after dark. A bus option is available for transport between the Las Vegas Strip and the race area.

The Houston Resolution Run begins and ends at Fish Plaza in downtown Houston, offering a year-end race focused on New Year’s goals. The event includes a 12.3-mile Nearly Half Marathon, a 10k, a 5k, a Family 1 Mile Run/Walk, and a virtual option. The longer races are scheduled between 7:30 and 10:00, while the family mile runs from 9:00 to 10:00, allowing walkers and children to participate together without completing the full distance. The race embraces the resolution theme through the #RunYourResolution tag, family-friendly activities, discounts for pairs registering together, and a Houston Resolution Run playlist selected by DJ SkaiLive.

Bootleg Boogie is a technical trail race held at Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, Nevada, with the race hub situated near 1000 Yucca Street. Distances range from a half marathon to 100 miles, including intermediate ultra distances like 22, 33, 35K, or 50 miles, varying by edition. The event is limited to approximately 200 runners and features rocky, predominantly unpaved singletrack trails instead of roads or smooth paths. The course is designed with repeated loops, incorporating steady, rolling climbs rather than a single large ascent or a perilous descent. One configuration utilizes a 12.5-mile loop with roughly 1,875 feet of elevation gain per lap, while other descriptions for the 100-miler indicate six loops totaling about 13,200 feet of gain. Runners receive aid at the start/finish area, Caldera, and Veterans. The route offers clear views of Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip. The time limit for the 100-mile race is 36 hours; other distances have up to 22 hours. Some participants in shorter and mid-range distances can begin in the evening for a night-running component.