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Hoover Dam Marathon

The course runs through 1930s railroad tunnels built for Hoover Dam construction and loops a parking deck overlooking the dam itself.

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Fun Run Atlas · Nevada

Novelty course · Boulder City, NV

Hoover Dam Marathon is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Boulder City, Nevada, with a verified date of December 5, 2026.

Confirmed
When
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Start 8:00 AM (marathon)
First Saturday in December
Where
Boulder Beach Picnic Area, Lake Mead NRA
Boulder City, NV · Clark
Directions
Entry
From $35 (5K) to $85+ (marathon)
Register
Organized by
BBSC Endurance Sports
Since 2001

What to expect

  • railroad tunnels
  • Hoover Dam
  • Lake Mead
  • trail
  • chip timed

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, December 5, 2026

  • Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Out-and-back from Boulder Beach on Lake Mead along the River Mountains Loop and Historic Railroad Trail, mixing pavement and hard-packed dirt.

The run

Distances
Marathon, Marathon relay, Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Season
Winter

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.