Envirosports Death Valley Borax Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K

February 4, 2023

Location

Death Valley, California

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Enjoy an out-and-back relatively flat course (fewer than 500 feet of climbing and descending). You’ll admire the beauty of the surrounding desert as you follow this paved run from the Oasis Ranch at Furnace Creek along Hwy. 190 through the heart of Death Valley National Park, including a section through scenic Mustard Canyon. The entire course is below sea level with fantastic vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges: the Panamints, the Funerals, the Cottonwoods, the Blacks and the Grapevines. Your immediate surroundings are the exotic flora and fauna found only on the desert floor. This is probably one of the most unique courses you could pick for your next race. The desert is beautiful this time of year with mild temperatures; lows range between 30 and 40 degrees and highs hit the low 70s. The Death Valley Marathon™ and the Death Valley Half Marathon™ are trademarks of Enviro-Sports.

This event is limited 350 total participants and will sell out, so don’t wait too long to register!

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

  • All courses are out-and-back along Hwy 190 through the heart of Death Valley, with a short detour off Hwy 190 through Mustard Canyon within the first 3 miles.
  • All races start and finish by the Day-Use Area near the Oasis Ranch at Furnace Creek.
  • The 10K turnaround is at 3.1 miles (AT first aid station), the Half Marathon turnaround is at 6.5 miles (just PAST the second aid station) and the Marathon turns around at 13.1 miles.
  • The entire course is below sea level, completely surrounded by desert wilderness and boasts panoramic vistas of the mountains surrounding Death Valley.
  • Although the road is not closed to traffic, we ask that you discourage your family and friends from driving along the route. This has caused problems in the past and may jeopardize the future of this event.

COURSE CUT-OFF TIME: 6 HOURS (13:45min/mile pace for marathoners, 27:30min/mile pace for half marathoners). Walkers are welcome to participate.