Nevada

Upcoming adventure races in Nevada. If you know of any Nevada adventure races that aren’t listed here but should be, please let us know…

Big Blue Adventure Race: Tahoe – September 18, 2010

  • Where: Race starts and finishes at the Village at Northstar
  • Length: 6-10 hours
  • Teams: 1-4 person teams
  • Disciplines: Kayaking, mountain biking with over 5000 foot elevation gain and orienteering

More information available on race website…

Desert Winds 12 Hr – January 16, 2010

  • When: January 16, 2010, 9am start time
  • Where: Lake Mead National Recreation Area (about an hour outside of Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • Teams: Teams of 3 or 4-Person COED or 3 or 4-person ALL FEMALE teams are the Primary Teams. Solo, 2-person, and all male teams are also allowed.
  • Disciplines: Trekking, Mountain Biking & Paddling

More information available on race website…

Urban Dare Las Vegas – Oct 17th

  • When: Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
  • Length: Around 2-4 hours over 5-7 miles
  • Teams: Teams of 2 only

Urban mini adventure race in downtown Las Vegas that includes trivia, photo hunts and various physical challenges. Definitely more of a fun type race than athletic, but could be a great way to introduce someone to adventure racing.

More information available on race website…

Desert Winds 12 Hour Kayak Lake Mead Race – July 25th

Teams: 3 or 4 person teams primarily in coed, female and male divisions. Some solos and 2 person teams can enter too.
Disciplines: Kayaking o-course, mountain biking, swimming, canyoneering and running.
Race starts at 5pm and will run all night until a final cutoff at 5am the next morning.

Go here for more information on the race…