I ran the half marathon yesterday and it was super well organized. Packet pickup the day before was…read moreso smooth and fast it took less than five minutes. The day of the race was also super organized with many volunteers. I loved that they had tracking of the bib number with texting to those who are following your number. I wish they would have more than one tracking station besides at the mid point of the race. There were many aid stations and bathrooms along the course (about ever two miles). The course it's self was all placed roads along the neighborhoods of summerlin and was hilly gaining about 400-500 feet in elevation. I did find the neighborhood run dull at times as the views were of neighborhoods and the homes and streets began to look the same.

Apparently Facebook ads work. Had I known all the issues that this race would have, I might not…read morehave signed up- but at the end of the day I got to eat chocolate after going for a run on the Strip, so it can't all be bad. PROS: + The bowl of finish line fondue is actually really good, tasted like Ghirardelli. + One of the few runs to use the Strip area (Linq/Flamingo/Paradise section). + Super cozy zip up sweater instead of your usual cheap participant tee. + Training program and pacers available for the route for beginning runners. CONS: - Stupid early start time, likely due to the chaos of shutting down the Strip. 7:15 start with 6AM suggested arrival was not disclosed until a couple weeks before the event. And then we didn't even start on time! And why was the 5K before the 15K instead of after?! - No day-of packet pickup, had to go to Friday or Saturday afternoon "fitness expo" at the Linq to get your stuff. Tons of weekend Strip traffic, and there was no expo. I didn't stick around, but apparently there was no after-party either as advertised. - No finishers medal for the 5K. This is not explicitly spelled out on their website and only reluctantly answered when directly asking their social media manager. Really? Like it's so hard to leave the "1" off of the "15K" medal?! - One hydration/treat station for 5K route. Site advertises sweets throughout the run but heavily favors the 15K participants (they get 5 stops). Not sure if I'd sign up for this event again, at least not the 5K distance. Certain organization decisions make it seem like 5Kparticipants are not as valued as those doing 15K. Rather than subtly diss those who aren't up for the longer distance, maybe don't offer it at all.

3.5 stars Likes:…read more- Awesome finisher's medal (has amazing and accurate details of landmarks in Las Vegas, distance, name of the run and year on the medal. It's a nice size and is pretty heavy without being gaudy. The ribbon it comes on also says the name of the run and distance. If you collect running medals, you'll know why this matters.) - Relatively flat course with shade here and there - Gender specific jackets (because Tshirts are a dime a dozen and let's face it, men and women have different curves) and a thin plastic draw string knapsack included with registration - Greatly appreciate the pacers & volunteers; police did a great job of blocking traffic and keeping runners safe, frequent mile markers so you're not just guessing how far you've gotten - Chocolate fondue was pipping hot and suuuuuper delicious. Stuff to dip in it was perfect. - Nice photo opportunities in front of their (3) blow up displays. - Had chocolate chips, M&Ms, strawberry marshmallows & chocolate marshmallows throughout the run. Dislikes: - No expo or after party as promised. This was really disappointing consider how much they promote and it's a well known and popular run. We booked an extra couple of days anticipating an expo with sponsors, freebies, etc. - Pretty weak giveaways (just papers: discount coupons and flyers) - Free photos, but they were only at the finish line. Expect only one to two pictures of yourself, max!

This is a fun non-competitive themed 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk that anyone can participate in and…read morehave a good time. The Color Run is social media friendly af.. The 2020 event was very well organized.. Starting Line: They play upbeat music and the emcee is high energy to keep you hype until you're released on the course. They were throwing out free tshirts in the corral to people who were dancing away. lol The group funnels into the starting area and they release the participants in waves so the color stations don't get congested. Smart Color Stations: You get a white color run shirt to wear on race day. you run through the 4 color stations where the volunteers douse you with colored powder. Blue, yellow, green and Pink were the colors this race. The powder kind of smells like cotton candy to me but please don't try eating it. FYI. the powder washed off easily in the wash. =) Bonus Foam Station: There's a foam station you run through that was a blast. Your shoes get kinda soggy but you can get some cool pic opps in there for sure. Finish Line: The energy continues as a DJ has everyone dancing and they're throwing more powder out into the crowd for a fun dance floor. There's more props for more social media moments, a Color Run store to buy more gear and vendors setup with booths for samples. Overall, this is a great run to do while drinking with your friends on the course. Think of it as a moving colorful party on a Saturday morning. The race crew vibe is energetic, happy and so are the runners. See you at the next one! =)

I participated in the 2014 Color Run and declined to do the 2015 run because the price was ridic…read more Even on Livingsocial and Groupon, the going rate was $45! The 2014 packet included a t-shirt, temporary tattoo, sweatband, bag, and a packet of color to use as you saw fit. BTW it was a lot cheaper last year ($25). The course was held in Downtown Fremont and drew a huge amount of people. They had to release runners in waves every 5 minutes or so. Needless to day, I didn't start the race on time because I was stuck among the crowds for 20+ minutes. There were points during the race where volunteers powdered you with color. The color is basically dyed cornstarch, so it's safe, although you're likely to have colorful boogers for the next few days!! Color Runs have become massively popular in the 5k fun run arena. Yes, they're pretty fun but after doing 5+ different variations on Color Runs they start to get a little old. PRO TIP: This a run for casual runners. Also, tutus are a hit here. YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #83

An awesome, well-organized run benefiting our community. Craig Ranch Park is a beautiful location…read moreand the trail was the best I've run here, without requiring participants to cut through grass or make multiple laps. There was a rather large pre-race party going on with different military groups and organizations participating and providing treats and some items for sale. There were some minor delays with race timing info due to the spotty wifi, but overall everything was well executed and the start line was convenient to several parking areas. As an added bonus, I ran (ha!) into some other Yelpers at this event for a bonus layer of fun! Looking forward to running again next year.

I ran the 2nd annual USO 5K today, held at Craig Ranch Park. Overall, the event is very well run…read moreand the race started on time. Your timing chip for this race is on your bib, which makes it convenient because there's no separate chip to wear. Registration is held the night before, but if you couldn't make it they also had registration and packet pick-up on site. Registration fee includes race entry, t-shirt, finisher's medal, and ticket to the after party at Stoney's that I didn't partake in. My only gripe with registration was that I didn't get the t-shirt size I registered for because they "ran out". Really? Registration started at 4:00 pm and I was there by 4:15! The event starts at 8 am, with vendors giving out free swag, coffee and doughnuts before the race which started promptly at 9 am. Creech AFB even had a drone on site for photo ops. I was disappointed that I didn't see the hot air balloon rides or swag bags that were advertised. It was nice though that they had supporters cheering us on and handing out waters/Gatorade along the way, as well as at the finish line 100% of proceeds support the USO Las Vegas and their military outreach programs. I am looking forward to running this race again next year.

Trail Trashed, put on in March by Triple Dare Running Company, is my favorite and the hardest trail…read morerun I've ever done. But, I keep going back every year for more torture . The scenery is amazing, the trails are tough, and the support is above and beyond! And, I always make new friends, sometimes from other countries, because people come from all over to participate. I've participated in hundreds of races in the Las Vegas Valley, and Triple Dare is one of the best in the city. Their staff wants you to succeed. From the clear markings of the course, to aid station amenities, to the cheering of the crowds and staff, everything they do is to enable you to complete your race in the very best way you can. They are very supportive of our community, especially veterans, offering them race discounts. They have friendly ambassadors to help answer questions and assist in needs you may have, sometimes offering up discounts to races. They care about our environment and don't harm it in any way. I've done several of their races and will continue to support them. I highly recommend this company!

just did Trail of Terror and it was awesome! everyone was happy, supportive and helpful. you can…read moretell they are having a great time throwing the race- almost as much as we had running. did the 50k relay, and I highly recommend!

This is a comedy, not an athletic event. I don't even know where to start, but suffice it to say…read morethat after nearly 50 fun runs and 5Ks, this was the worst organized one I've ever been a part of. For starters, there was no reminder email or any info about the day other than what you got when you registered- their website lists the price as $70, and the event seemed like they spent about that much on the entire day. They have a $30 off discount code on their site, and you can get it even cheaper through Groupon. But $20 isn't worth the headache of showing up an hour early, waiting 50 minutes to check in, then waiting an additional half hour plus for them to start late. The course wasn't 5K, even if you did the loop twice, and the color stations on the route were pathetic- one person with a couple packets of powder, occasionally tossing it in the air. There were all of 10 people involved with this event and it's clear they've never been to any other running events to know how to organize them, nor have they read any reviews to get a clue about where to improve. Apparently they missed the part where you're supposed to get the (cheap metal dog-tag style) "finishers medal" at the END of the run instead of with your packet pickup. Oh, and the start/finish line banner was strung up on rope between a tree and a light post. Like I said, it was a comedy. Hilarious! So much so that Groupon refunded my purchase price within 24 hours.

It's not that I didn't have fun, because I did, but the lack of organization at this event was…read moreatrocious. Price of registration on active.com was $70, but there was a Groupon available for $29. Skip to day of the race at Craig Ranch Regional Park - signage was nonexistent, leaving participants scrambling about the park trying to find the 5kColorFest starting point. I started to believe I had the location wrong. With the help of a local security guard, I was finally able to find the race festivities. There were no signs stating "Start Line" or "Pick-Up/Registration" here, adding to the confusion. Once I finally found the line, it was stretched out a mile long. The line barely moved and to the chagrin of about 50 people still waiting in line, it was announced the race would start without us. A volunteer said there would be a second wave, but it seems like most people just took off running once they got a bib, shirt, and a color packet. By he time I reached the front of the line, there was only Large and XL shirts left. Boooo. What's worse is that volunteers were handing out packets without qualm or checking if people had registered. There were no alphabetized folders organized by name. Hypothetically I could have been unregistered and walked in for free! The course wasn't marked in any way. My friend and I just followed the crowd. There was only 1 volunteer at each color station for the hundreds of people that ran this race. I felt really bad for them, especially since on the second lap you could tell the volunteers were clearly exhausted. At the finish line (there technically wasn't an established finish line), I only spotted one volunteer handing out water bottles. Here's the kicker - on the website and the Groupon it says registration included a finisher's medal, which we never seen nor received. Worth a Return Visit? Color runs are a dime a dozen - there are plenty of more organized ones to choose from. According to the website, 100% of the event proceeds go towards Alzheimer's. I'm not sure how this is viable when they still have to buy shirts and everything else, but it definitely explains why the event was undermanned and bare-boned. YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #250

I spent a portion of my 2015 Valentine's Day participating as a Cupid's Undie Runner. Despite it…read morebeing February, the weather was beautiful. I was probably the most clothed runner at this event. Most people chose to run in their literal skivvies - boobs and butts were popping out like no one's business. But hey, I was wearing my boyshort undies over tights so there! The pre-party was held at the Commonwealth. Drink specials were offered to runners and a cool photo prop/booth was available for photo ops. The race started and finished in front of Commonwealth. Cupid's Undie Run was only a mile long. :/ I'd prefer a 5k but whatever! The course was a simple run around the block but runners still had to wait for lights to take their turn. I'm used to runs that close off streets for the event. A cool part of the run was the final stretch, where you ran through a main thorough way on Fremont and were cheered on by onlookers. Run Forest, Run! The charity the run was benefiting was the Children's Tumor Foundation. Cupid's Undie Run was heavy on the fundraising bit and participants were given a page online to fundraise from. You had to raise over $5 to get a t-shirt. I registered on livingsocial.com for $20. I look forward to participating in the 2016 Cupid's Undie Run and promise to fundraise next time! ;-) YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #40