Race Information
Trail runners, it’s time to lace up and hit Bootleg Canyon for an unforgettable ultra in the rugged Nevada desert. The Bootleg Boogie offers you the chance to earn your Bootlegger status on some of the best singletrack trails near Lake Mead and Boulder City.
🔥 Looking to get paid to run? The prize money is substantial and grows as more signups roll in! Bootleg Boogie is designed to reward athletes for their effort, providing an affordable race where you’re valued and supported.
Choose your challenge: 100 miles, 50 miles, or a half marathon—each with stunning views, technical terrain, and a course that will push your limits.
Whether you’re here for the challenge, the prize money, or just the adventure, we can’t wait to see you out there!
Are you ready to boogie?
Course Description
This 12.5-mile loop is a true test of endurance, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain per lap on over 90% singletrack trails. Expect a mix of punchy climbs, fast descents, and technical terrain that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
100-Mile: 8 loops, 16,000 feet of elevation gain
50-Mile: 4 loops, 8,000 feet of elevation gain
Half Marathon: 1 loop + a 0.62-mile bonus section
The course features three well-stocked aid stations to keep you fueled as you take on the demanding terrain. One of the highlights? A tough but rewarding ascent up Black Mountain, where you'll feel the burn before ripping down into the next stretch of trail.
During the day, you'll be treated to stunning desert landscapes and incredible views of Boulder City. But when night falls, the magic kicks in—glimpses of the Las Vegas Strip appear in the distance, with its lights illuminating the sky as you push through the dark.
This isn’t just a race—it’s a gritty, high-energy adventure that demands your best.
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Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be at the START/FINISH, Friday afternoon from 4:00PM to 6:00PM and Saturday morning at 5:30 am. Runners can change their distances at any time up until the start of the race. Race Day registrations will be taken up until 1/2 hour before distance starts.
Rewards & Swag
We know you’re putting in the work, so we make sure you’re rewarded for it! Here’s what’s waiting for you at the finish line:
🏆 Finisher Awards
100-Milers: A sweet custom belt buckle to commemorate your epic journey.
50-Milers & Half Marathoners: Finisher medals to celebrate your achievement.
All Racers: A race T-shirt to wear with pride.
📸 Race Photos—Instantly
We’ve got a unique race photo system that sends your pictures straight to your phone via text on race day—so you can relive the experience before your legs even recover!
🥇 Podium Prizes
Top 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each distance will receive special prizes for their efforts.
We believe in rewarding those who push their limits. Right now, we have $5,000 allocated for top finishers in the 100-miler—but here’s the best part: the more signups we get, the bigger the prize pool grows for all distances!
🏆 100-Miler Prize Money Breakdown (Male & Female):
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
This prize structure applies equally to both male and female divisions—because every racer deserves to be rewarded for their grit.
As signups increase, we’ll be adding to the prize pool across all distances, so the more competition, the bigger the rewards!
At Bootleg Boogie, we want every racer to leave it all on the course and walk away feeling accomplished—because you deserve it.
Aid Stations
We’ve got you covered so you can focus on the miles, not your calories!
🔥 3 Aid Stations to Keep You Moving
2 Full-Service Aid Stations stocked with:
Electrolytes to keep you hydrated
Salty snacks and solid nutrition
Hot food available throughout the night for those long hauls
1 Additional Station providing essential hydration and fuel
Our goal is simple: you run, we fuel. No stressing about calories—just grab what you need and keep grinding.
Bootleg Boogie is tough, but we make sure you have everything you need to go the distance. Now, let’s boogie! 💪🔥
Crew and Pacers
Pacers/crew - pacers allowed after mile 37.5 for the 50 & 100 mile races. Crews are allowed at all points on the course. There is parking for the crews/pacers at the base camp as well as the veterans aid station
Parking
Parking is next to the start/finish line at the base camp and you will be directed where to park. Camping is permitted at the base camp and nearby starting areas Thursday through Monday morning on a first come basis at no cost. Cooking is permitted.The race director will tell you where you can camp. Please only camp where it will not interfere with the race operation
Volunteers
Paid volunteer options are available for those looking to earn while helping out!
Volunteers are the heart of the Bootleg Boogie! We need help with all race-day duties, including:
Set up & tear down
Check-in
Aid stations (including overnight)
Food prep & serving
Traffic/parking control
Sweeping
Interested? Contact the race director at sembianteroberto@gmail.com. We’d love to have you on the team!
Refunds / Deferrals / Up Grades
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, nor do we offer deferrals to future races. Contracts, permit fees, awards, shirts, and all things associated with your event are planned and paid for long before race day. We also do not transfer entries from runner to runner for various reasons. If a runner is found to be running under someone else's registered name, the bib will be pulled and the runner will not get credit for the race, or race swag. Not showing up to the event will result in no refund or swag.
Races will not be canceled due to rain or heat. Course trail work, closures, reroutes or construction may lead permitting agencies to require changes to the printed courses at any time prior to an event. This is out of the control of any race director, and we therefore will not offer refunds or credits in such a situation. If a race location is changed due to park closures, we will automatically transfer the registration over to the new venue; or entrants may choose to cancel their entry (non-refundable and non-transferable). Races cancelled due to inclement weather, fire or unsafe AQI will be rescheduled, or credited 50% towards a future race. Cancellation will only happen in the best interest and safety of the runners, staff and volunteers.
We do not mail swag not picked up or left behind.
Event's current local time: 1:12 AM PT
