About This Race
The Bootleg Boogie is a gritty, high-energy ultramarathon set in the rugged Mojave Desert of Boulder City, Nevada, challenging athletes with technical singletrack loops through the historic Bootleg Canyon. Participants face a demanding course featuring punchy climbs, an ascent of Black Mountain, and breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Mead and the nearby Las Vegas Strip.
What Makes It Unique
- Vibrant Night Vistas: Runners tackling the overnight portions of the race experience a stunning visual contrast between the dark silence of the desert trails and the distant, shimmering neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
- Real-Time Digital Delivery: The event utilizes a specialized photo system that automatically texts professional race photos to participants' mobile phones in real-time as they pass various checkpoints on the course.
- Prohibition-Era Heritage: Named for the canyon's history as a smuggling route for 'hooch' into the dry town of Boulder City, the race rewards 100-mile finishers with a signature 'Bootlegger' belt buckle as a nod to the area's moonshining past.