Sunday 16th March 2025
Sunset Park - NV: 2601 Sunset Rd, Las Vegas,, United States
Have you been dreaming of running Boston? Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify? Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you!
We're racing at Sunset Park The course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! Both the Full Marathon & Half Marathon are USATF certified. The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
This is a super unique event...you get to have personalized aid, loads of cheering along the way to keep you going, and split times every mile.
This is, by design, a small event (capped at 75 participants). We offer a very limited aid at the stop, so you'll be able to focus on what you're wanting.
Most participants bring a cheer team along to hand out their aid.
Regular Registration: (ends 03/10)
-Marathon: $95
-Half Marathon: $65
-Virtual Marathon: $45
-Virtual Half Marathon: $45
Late Registration: (ends 03/15)
-Marathon: $105
-Half Marathon: $75
Race Day Registration:
-Marathon: $105
-Half Marathon: $75
Virtual Race You can't qualify for Boston by doing a Virtual Race, but you can get some awesome swag! Register by March 6th to guarantee shirt & size.
You'll submit your time by end of day on March 16th, and we'll post your results for the Virtual Race. Shirts and medals are all mailed first thing after the weekend.
March 6th: Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size
March 16th: Event Day!
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the virtual I'm Bound for Boston Marathon or Half!
Step 2
Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving! Download your downloadable custom bib below!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #ImBoundforBoston2024
Step 5
You can submit your race time on the Virtual Results page anytime until 3/19/2024 11:59 PM.
In order to keep the race course thin, providing everyone with plenty of time to finish, and to allow participants to get an early start; we will have three start times available.
The official start time for the event will be 6:30 AM, with additional waves at 6:00 AM & 5:30 AM.
Because of the extended time for traffic control, there will be a $5.00 fee for each additional 30 minutes you register for before the official start at 6:30 AM.
The earlier waves will also be limited in size to 25 participants each.
Register by March 6th to guarantee your shirt & size!
All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!
The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone. Each race will have awards in the following categories:
Both the marathon and half marathon course are USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier. The number is coming!
You will also be able to use your times for Peachtree Qualification, or almost any other race that requires a qualifying time.
Here's a link to the Boston Standards https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify
Here's a link to the Peachtree Qualifying Standards https://dynamix-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/atlantatrackcluborg/atlantatrackcluborg_547539165.pdf
Course
1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
Both the Half & Full are USATF certified...so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier
Yes...It's a 1 mile loop.
NO...We've never had any one say it was tedious, we have had hundreds of people say it was loads of fun.
Timing:
Entertainment
Course Cut Off
Notes when running:
1. Run the tangents...that means always run the shortest possible route.
2. If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.
3. Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.
USATF Cert #
Full: NV24006MWC
Half: NV24005MWC
Make sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run! We will have water, a gatorade-type drink & bananas.
2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)
All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Turkey Trots. See event website for details.
Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10K/Half Marathon Championships to be held January 4, 2026.
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Five Star NTP
59 Highway 9 South, Dawsonville
Phone: 770-633-5511