2013 XTERRA West Champs Guide:2007 XTERRA Saipan Press ...

XTERRA LAKE LAS VEGAS 5K/10K/21K TRAIL RUNSA strong run and a little bit of luck can go a long way in LasVegas. On April 14, it could help runners in the XTERRALake Las Vegas Trail Run get to Hawaii.Every age-group winner in the XTERRA Lake Las Vegashalf-marathon will earn a free entry to the XTERRA TrailRun World Championship at Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii, in Nov.The XTERRA Lake Las Vegas Trail Run will take place on adesert course just outside the Aston MonteLago Resort,which is 17 miles off the famous Las Vegas Strip. The eventis open to runners of all ages and skill levels.There are three courses to accommodate the various levelsof runners - a 21-kilometer long course, as well as a 10Kand 5K. The 21K course at Lake Las Vegas has drawnpositive reviews from past runners for its unique terrain andbreathtaking views. It is unique in that you literally feel asthough you are running on Mars. Red sandy soil, crazy hills,and wild desert skies will inspire you to run fast and strong.The event will serve as a benefit for the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada, and every entrywill make a difference.Money raised will help fund cancer treatments, such aschemotherapy and stem cell transplants, for the 1,200patients in the Southern Nevada area.Emily Keil of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society saidadditional goals for the event include raising awarenessabout blood cancer, and “bringing non-profit motivation tothe running community, and providing a healthy lifestyle witha purpose.”To learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,please visit www.lls.org.Registration for all three distances of the event is open atwww.xterralakelasvegas.com, or onsite at the AstonMontelago Village Resort starting Thursday at 2pm.7*See XTERRA tri map for 5k/10k trail run route on next page (it’s same).