Nevada · Marathon · 5K · 10K
Extraterrestrial Full Moon
Extraterrestrial Full Moon is a marathon, 5K, 10K and 51K event held in Rachel, Nevada. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Rachel, NV
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Rachel, Nevada
- Distances
- Marathon, 5K, 10K, 51K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- calicoracing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from calicoracing.com, checked October 19, 2026)
- Start time
- 12:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 51K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Extraterrestrial Full Moon
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. A…
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Extraterrestrial Full Moon: common questions
- When is the Extraterrestrial Full Moon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Extraterrestrial Full Moon held?
- In Rachel, Nevada.
- What distances does the Extraterrestrial Full Moon offer?
- Marathon, 5K, 10K and 51K.
- How do I register for the Extraterrestrial Full Moon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Extraterrestrial Full Moon?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from calicoracing.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the Extraterrestrial Full Moon start?
- 12:00 AM PDT.
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