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.

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

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

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

Vegas Strong 5K/1M run is a community event held by JusRun. The net proceeds are donated to ongoing…read moreOne October funds and other Las Vegas community needs. This year's race, 2025, was at Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. It was on Sunday, September 28 with race start time at 8:00 A.M! I ended up parking at a parking lot next to the Neonopolis parking garage, $5.00 for two hours. From there, I walked over to the start line for the race. There was pre-race activities prior to the run. Participants can choose between a 5k run or a 1-mile walk/run option. Registration fees are typically between $35.00 and $50.00 depending on the registration type and the time you register. Each registered runner receives a tech shirt and a finisher's medal. There are also awards in multiple categories too! The event includes music, food, and a Las Vegas community spirit! This race has grown over the years and it's amazing how it brings the Las Vegas community together. While I was running, so many first responders were running alongside the community. Police officers, firefighters, and other teams took part in the race. It was inspiring. After the race, snacks were provided like bananas, oranges, granola bars and water. This was my first time participating in the Vegas Strong 5k. It was such a fantastic run and I can't wait to do it again in 2026!

Shortly after the shooting at Mandalay Bay, various local groups started organizing fundraisers and…read moreways to contribute. Jus Run, one of my favorite race management companies, quickly organized this 5K so that runners could support in their own way- running together or virtually, with many volunteering their time for packet pickup and day-of organization, and proceeds going to the Vegas Victims fund. The run quickly sold out and moved to a different venue to accommodate at Craig Ranch Park. There were over 2500 participants for the event and $60K was raised. The event itself ran pretty smoothly, with extra space opened for parking and officers guiding traffic. Due to traffic, the event started a bit late. Route was clearly marked with 2 aid stations and plenty of cheering folks along the way. Despite the somber reason that brought us together, it was in true Vegas spirit that the community turned out to support one another.

What a funtastic day today on Fremont st. East! The people watching was great, the cars going…read morethrough tech was amazing and the smell of fuel... was grand! Highly recommend going to the street festival before the race!

Been going to the Mint 400 for many years. Very organized event and Always a great time!…read more Contingency on Fremont is a great experience. Awesome trophy trucks, UTVs and motorcycle to look at! If you haven't been to an Offroad race, this is the one to check out!

The Big Game 5k was held on Superbowl Sunday in Downtown Las Vegas. I made sure to show my team…read morespirit by wearing a 49ers shirt to the event. At $19 on Groupon, the 5k was a steal. I picked up my packet the same day of the race with ease and didn't even have to wait in a line! The Big Game 5k drew a decent sized crowd and was set to start at 8:15AM. The race actually started closer to 8AM, and I think this reflects some poor organization skills (the 10k was set to start at 8, but I think due to poor communication everyone just took off at the earlier starting time). As are all races held in DTLV, the course was paved and flat = easy peasy. The Big Game website really promoted an after party at Goldspike, but this event really never came to fruition. I was one of the first to show up at Goldspike and the bartenders were unaware of any specials being offered to runners. After a long while, runners finally started to show up but the Goldspike event was just lackluster. All runners got a football finisher's medal. Overall, the Big Game 5k is not among my favorite runs but I would participate in this event again if there was a Groupon deal for it. Hopefully next years event is better organized! YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #115

Second year for the Big Game 10K/5K on Superbowl Sunday! Event seemed a bit more organized than…read morelast year, though I didn't attempt to go to the after party. This year, packet pickup was a breeze and the run started on time. I like how this run has several events over the weekend, including a health expo and an optional carb-loading dinner meetup the night before. Bonus points for contacting last year's participants with a discount code to get a few bucks off early bird registration.