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Extraterrestrial Full Moon
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Extraterrestrial Full Moon

Rachel, Nevada, United States
Aug 01, 2026 – Aug 02, 2026
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About this race

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.

Join fellow runners on August 1, 2026 for the Extraterrestrial Full Moon. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon, Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Rachel.

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Running

5K

Aug 01, 2026 5K 12:50 AM
$60.00
Open

10K

Aug 01, 2026 10K 12:45 AM
$65.00
Open

1/2 Marathon

Aug 01, 2026 Half-Marathon 12:30 AM
$130.00
Open

Marathon

Aug 01, 2026 Marathon 12:01 AM
$150.00
Open

51K

Aug 01, 2026 Ultra 12:01 AM
$170.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 6-year monthly averages for August in Rachel.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 18.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 32.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 18.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 32.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
22.3
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.2mm

About Rachel

Extraterrestrial Full Moon takes place in Rachel, Nevada, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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