Enjoy the stunning views of Red Rock Canyon while helping us preserve and protect your beautiful public lands!
Tortoise Trot 5K Walk/Run
A 5k-ish trail run/walk starting and finishing at the Visitor Center, the scenic Tortoise Trot course gives you a 360 degree view of one of Southern Nevada’s most spectacular vistas. Part road, part trail, this event encompasses the Moenkopi loop and will be scenic and fun for the whole family. Participants 5 to11 years old must be accompanied by an adult for safety. No on-course jogging strollers or dogs are permitted. The run is not timed and is limited to 300 runners or walkers, so register early and save your spot for a memorable morning in the canyon!
Tortoise Trail Run (17K)
New this year, the Tortoise Trail Run is a 17K trail run starting and finishing at the Visitor Center. Designed for runners looking for a longer challenge, the scenic course features rugged desert trails, portions of the scenic drive, and expansive views of Red Rock Canyon.
This event is run only (no walking) and is not timed, but participants should plan to finish within the 3-hour time limit. For safety, no jogging strollers or dogs are permitted. Participation is limited to 50 runners, so register early to secure your spot for this exciting inaugural run in the canyon!
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 10.5 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$60.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$35.00
Oct 10, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Las Vegas.
Learn more about the host city, Las Vegas.
Situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City, Las Vegas and its surrounding communities are famed for their mega-casino resorts, often lavishly decorated with names and themes meant to evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Along the brightly-lit Strip through the center of the city, visitors will find all manner of amusements and entertainment: circuses, stage shows, thrill rides, erotica, exotic animals, fine dining restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, and elaborate fountain displays, to say nothing of the age-old allure of gambling and drinking.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Tortoise Trot 5K and Trail Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Margaret Molek-Otto | — | |
| 🥈 | Rich Otto | — |
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