Lake Mead Marathon

Boulder City, NV, USAJanuary 10, 2026

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Located entirely within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the run will start at Boulder Beach and lead you onto the paved River Mountain Loop Trail offering a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. This epic run will take you on a journey through time, with views of the largest man-made lake in US history. The January desert-temperatures and views of Lake Mead make this run a must-do! Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Lake Mead Marathon?

The 2026 Lake Mead Marathon will be held on Saturday January 10, 2026.

Is the Lake Mead Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Lake Mead Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Lake Mead Marathon?

The time limit for the Lake Mead Marathon is 6 hours.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
55°F
Min/Max
41°/55°F
Dew
24°F
Days of Rain
0/8
Wind
8mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScoreResults
2025
clear-day
39°/ 61°-
Run Score: 8
2024
clear-day
33°/ 50°-
Run Score: 8
2023
cloudy
44°/ 56°-
Run Score: 9
2022
clear-day
49°/ 63°-
Run Score: 9
2020
clear-day
36°/ 51°-
Run Score: 8
2019
clear-day
41°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8
2017
partly-cloudy-day
48°/ 57°-
Run Score: 8
2016
partly-cloudy-day
40°/ 51°-
Run Score: 8