Extraterrestrial Full Moon
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:01 AM PDT
- Location
- Rachel, NV
- Extraterrestrial Highway, 89001
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run a 51K under a full moon on the Extraterrestrial Highway, near Area 51, for a truly out-of-this-world desert experience.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
Discover the unique allure of the Extraterrestrial Full Moon 51K, running along Nevada's famed Extraterrestrial Highway. This night event takes you to the fringe of mysterious Area 51, where reported UFO sightings are part of the local lore. Experience the high desert's enchanting beauty, from gorgeous vegetation and surrounding mountains to stunning vistas. With cooler August temperatures and the magic of a full moon, runners can anticipate a memorable journey under a sky filled with twilight glow and shooting stars.
What to expect
- A unique night run experience under the glow of a full moon.
- Cooler August temperatures in the high desert.
- Stunning vistas, desert vegetation, and potential for shooting stars.
Standout details
- Run on the Extraterrestrial Highway
- Near the mysterious Area 51
- Night run under a full moon
- Cooler desert temperatures
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Distances & registration
6 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Aug 2, 12:50 AM PDT · From $54.00
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 10:53 AM PST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
- 10K
Sun, Aug 2, 12:45 AM PDT · From $59.80
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 10:53 AM PST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 2, 12:30 AM PDT · From $118.10
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 10:53 AM PST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
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- 26.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 2, 12:01 AM PDT · From $139.30
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 10:53 AM PST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
- 51K
Sun, Aug 2, 12:01 AM PDT · From $160.50
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 10:53 AM PST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
Contracted Bus Ticket ONLY
Sat, Aug 1, 8:00 PM PDT · From $54.00
Opens Jan 19, 2026, 5:08 AM PST · Closes Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT
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The course
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From the organizer
Running along the fringe of the mysterious Area 51, this stretch of highway (375) has an overwhelming number of reported UFO sightings. So much so, that in 1996 the federal government officially named highway 375 the "Extraterrestrial Highway". The ET Highway has become a gathering place for UFO enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With elevations ranging from roughly 4000-5600 feet, the high desert will enchant you with gorgeous vegetation, surrounding mountains, and stunning vistas. An additional treat is the cooler temperatures. Rachel, NV is generally 15 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas Valley; coupled with a night time run, temperatures should be perfect for running in August!
* The Extraterrestrial Full Moon Marathon, 1/2, 10K, 5K & 51K are run on the weekend closest to the full moon. Runners will witness as the day falls into night, gorgeous twilight desert glow, a glorious moon rise, shooting stars, and the calm of the vast desert darkness.
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