The race starts near Beaver Dam, Arizona then follows the historic U.S. 91 (Old Highway) through Utah, Arizona and Nevada. Then from Littlefield to Mesquite the course parallels I-15, running on the Frontage Road. The race will end at the Casa Blanca Event Center in Mesquite NV.
The course is a rolling down hill course. The first 20 miles are mostly down hill while the last 6 have rolling hills. Please train accordingly.
Aide stations will be every 2 miles starting at mile 3.
Half Marathon Course
The Half Marathon will begin at the half-way point and continue to the same finish as the marathon.
Aide stations will be every 2 miles.
10K Course
The 10K course will make a large loop around Mesquite and end at the same finish as the Marathon and Half Marathon at the Event Center.
5K Course
The 5K course will start near Hughes Middle School at the same finish as the Marathon and Half Marathon at the Event Center.
Certification
The Mesquite Marathon and Half Marathon will be given the USATF Certification. This ensures you, the runner that you are running the correct distance.
Packet Pickup/Packet Expo
Packets can be picked up at The CasaBlanca Event Center (the large white tent in the North end of the CasaBlanca parking lot) on Friday November 19th from 3:00 until 8:00 pm. There will be vendors and entertainment so bring the whole family and come check it out. Packets can also be picked up Saturday morning before the start of the race. Buses will not be held for those picking up packets so please plan accordingly.
Buses
All buses will leave from the Casa Blanca Event Center.
Marathon - 5:30 a.m.
Half Marathon - 6:30 a.m.
10K & 5K - starts at 7:30 a.m. from the Casa Blanca Event Center
ALL PARTICIPANTS PLEASE PLAN ON RIDING THE BUSES!!
There is no parking available at the start of the marathon and half marathon routes so please plan on riding the shuttle buses.
Races will begin as soon as all the buses have arrived at the individual starting points.
Timing
We are using a timing system that will provide immediate results without runners having to hassle with timing chips. This timing system is backed up by finishing photos that verify the order and time. Unofficial times will be printed periodically at the finish line. Official times will be posted on the web site as soon as possible after the race.
Clothing Drop-Off
Clothing can be left in bags or cardboard boxes at Aide Stations along the route and will be returned to the Casa Blanca Events Center in an area marked clothing pick-up. Mammoth Marathons will to the best of our ability get all items back to this pick-up area. However, please do not bring valuable items such as cameras, car keys, or treasured clothing - Mammoth Marathons is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Transfers/Exchanges/Refunds
There are NO Transfers. Exchanging to run for friends or relatives who were unable to make it is not allowed. Switching causes too much confusion and error in recording finish times and awarding placement. Also NO REFUNDS after registration, we plan according to registry numbers.
Aide Stations
Water and sports drinks will be provided at every 2nd mile marker. Fruit, sports drinks, bottled water and snacks will be provided immediately after the race.
Shirts
Runners will receive a cotton T-shirt as part of their registration. Runners can upgrade their shirt to a technical running shirt for only $5.00 extra. Please make sure you specify that you would like to upgrade your shirt when you register.