Las Vegas Winners Will Earn Free Entry to XTERRA Trail Run Worlds

XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run set for April 15

A strong run and a little bit of luck can go a long way in Las Vegas. On April 15, it could help runners in the XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run get to Hawaii.

Every age-group winner in the XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run on April 15 will earn a free entry to the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, in December.

The XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run will take place on a desert course just outside the Aston MonteLago Resort, which is 17 miles off the famous Las Vegas Strip. The event is open to runners of all ages and skill levels.

There are three courses to accommodate the various levels of runners - a 21-kilometer long course, as well as a 10K and 5K. Only the 21K course age-group winners will receive the free entry to the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.

The 21K course at Lake Las Vegas has drawn positive reviews from past runners for its unique terrain and breathtaking views. Rachel Cieslewicz (pictured, courtesy XTERRA Photos), the defending women's champion of the event, said: "It is unique in that you literally feel as though you are running on Mars. Red sandy soil, crazy hills, and wild desert skies will inspire you to run fast and strong."

Registration for all three distances of the event is open at www.xterralakelasvegas.com.

The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is scheduled for December 2 on the island of Oahu, and more than 2,000 runners from around the world are expected to participate. That event is also open to runners of all ages and skill levels. For more information, please visit http://www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/championship.html.

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